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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,794.59, 148,215.35 and 32,234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,794.59, 148,215.35 and 32,234.73 is: 48,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,794.59 : 148,215.35 = 32,234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,794.59/148,215.35 = 32,234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,794.59x = 148,215.35 × 32,234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,794.59x = 4,777,681,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,681,789.11/98,794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,359.75

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