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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,774.16, 148,184.82 and 32,214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,774.16, 148,184.82 and 32,214.36 is: 48,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,774.16 : 148,184.82 = 32,214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,774.16/148,184.82 = 32,214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,774.16x = 148,184.82 × 32,214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,774.16x = 4,773,679,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,679,138.02/98,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,329.23

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