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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,799.54, 148,222.80 and 32,239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,799.54, 148,222.80 and 32,239.78 is: 48,367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,799.54 : 148,222.80 = 32,239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,799.54/148,222.80 = 32,239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,799.54x = 148,222.80 × 32,239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,799.54x = 4,778,670,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,670,462.98/98,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,367.34

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