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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,804.29, 148,221.93 and 32,229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,804.29, 148,221.93 and 32,229.05 is: 48,348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,804.29 : 148,221.93 = 32,229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,804.29/148,221.93 = 32,229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,804.29x = 148,221.93 × 32,229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,804.29x = 4,777,051,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,051,993.07/98,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,348.63

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