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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,775.78, 148,148.64 and 32,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,775.78, 148,148.64 and 32,215.82 is: 48,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,775.78 : 148,148.64 = 32,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,775.78/148,148.64 = 32,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,775.78x = 148,148.64 × 32,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,775.78x = 4,772,729,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,729,178.74/98,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,318.82

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