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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,734.78, 148,086.96 and 32,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,734.78, 148,086.96 and 32,174.74 is: 48,257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,734.78 : 148,086.96 = 32,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,734.78/148,086.96 = 32,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,734.78x = 148,086.96 × 32,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,734.78x = 4,764,659,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,659,435.39/98,734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,257.15

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