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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,806.16, 148,208.64 and 32,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,806.16, 148,208.64 and 32,246.34 is: 48,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,806.16 : 148,208.64 = 32,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,806.16/148,208.64 = 32,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,806.16x = 148,208.64 × 32,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,806.16x = 4,779,185,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,185,519.67/98,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,369.31

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