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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,777.61, 148,181.81 and 32,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,777.61, 148,181.81 and 32,202.36 is: 48,308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,777.61 : 148,181.81 = 32,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,777.61/148,181.81 = 32,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,777.61x = 148,181.81 × 32,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,777.61x = 4,771,803,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,803,830.06/98,777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,308.56

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