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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,904.23, 148,379.68 and 32,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,904.23, 148,379.68 and 32,344.10 is: 48,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,904.23 : 148,379.68 = 32,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,904.23/148,379.68 = 32,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,904.23x = 148,379.68 × 32,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,904.23x = 4,799,207,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,207,207.89/98,904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,523.78

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