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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,774.69, 148,176.30 and 32,198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,774.69, 148,176.30 and 32,198.36 is: 48,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,774.69 : 148,176.30 = 32,198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,774.69/148,176.30 = 32,198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,774.69x = 148,176.30 × 32,198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,774.69x = 4,771,033,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,033,850.87/98,774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,302.19

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