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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,803.14, 148,228.28 and 32,243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,803.14, 148,228.28 and 32,243.38 is: 48,372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,803.14 : 148,228.28 = 32,243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,803.14/148,228.28 = 32,243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,803.14x = 148,228.28 × 32,243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,803.14x = 4,779,381,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,381,181.70/98,803.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,372.77

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