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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,803.58, 148,210.14 and 32,243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,803.58, 148,210.14 and 32,243.63 is: 48,367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,803.58 : 148,210.14 = 32,243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,803.58/148,210.14 = 32,243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,803.58x = 148,210.14 × 32,243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,803.58x = 4,778,832,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,832,916.41/98,803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,367.00

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