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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,774.73, 148,155.21 and 32,213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,774.73, 148,155.21 and 32,213.34 is: 48,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,774.73 : 148,155.21 = 32,213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,774.73/148,155.21 = 32,213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,774.73x = 148,155.21 × 32,213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,774.73x = 4,772,574,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,574,152.50/98,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,317.76

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