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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,769.08, 148,158.40 and 32,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,769.08, 148,158.40 and 32,209.14 is: 48,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,769.08 : 148,158.40 = 32,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,769.08/148,158.40 = 32,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,769.08x = 148,158.40 × 32,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,769.08x = 4,772,054,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,054,647.78/98,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,315.27

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