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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,802, 148,227.12 and 32,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,802, 148,227.12 and 32,245.20 is: 48,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,802 : 148,227.12 = 32,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,802/148,227.12 = 32,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,802x = 148,227.12 × 32,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,802x = 4,779,613,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,613,129.82/98,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,375.67

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