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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,761.78, 148,158.12 and 32,186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,761.78, 148,158.12 and 32,186.44 is: 48,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,761.78 : 148,158.12 = 32,186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,761.78/148,158.12 = 32,186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,761.78x = 148,158.12 × 32,186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,761.78x = 4,768,682,439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,682,439.89/98,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,284.70

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