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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,571.30, 305,356.95 and 98,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,571.30, 305,356.95 and 98,595.30 is: 147,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,571.30 : 305,356.95 = 98,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,571.30/305,356.95 = 98,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,571.30x = 305,356.95 × 98,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,571.30x = 30,106,760,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,106,760,092.34/203,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,892.95

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