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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,735.59, 148,113.82 and 32,180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,735.59, 148,113.82 and 32,180.93 is: 48,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,735.59 : 148,113.82 = 32,180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,735.59/148,113.82 = 32,180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,735.59x = 148,113.82 × 32,180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,735.59x = 4,766,440,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,440,147.52/98,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,274.79

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