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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,774.29, 148,146.39 and 32,214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,774.29, 148,146.39 and 32,214.31 is: 48,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,774.29 : 148,146.39 = 32,214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,774.29/148,146.39 = 32,214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,774.29x = 148,146.39 × 32,214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,774.29x = 4,772,433,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,433,362.47/98,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,316.56

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