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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,811, 148,240.62 and 32,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,811, 148,240.62 and 32,254.20 is: 48,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,811 : 148,240.62 = 32,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,811/148,240.62 = 32,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,811x = 148,240.62 × 32,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,811x = 4,781,382,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,382,605.60/98,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,389.17

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