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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,759.58, 148,144.17 and 32,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,759.58, 148,144.17 and 32,199.62 is: 48,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,759.58 : 148,144.17 = 32,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,759.58/148,144.17 = 32,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,759.58x = 148,144.17 × 32,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,759.58x = 4,770,185,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,185,238.49/98,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,300.99

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