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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,777.61, 148,199.67 and 31,320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,777.61, 148,199.67 and 31,320.65 is: 46,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,777.61 : 148,199.67 = 31,320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,777.61/148,199.67 = 31,320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,777.61x = 148,199.67 × 31,320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,777.61x = 4,641,710,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,710,364.68/98,777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,991.52

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