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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,079, 313,657.38 and 98,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,079, 313,657.38 and 98,271 is: 147,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,079 : 313,657.38 = 98,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,079/313,657.38 = 98,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,079x = 313,657.38 × 98,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,079x = 30,823,424,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,424,389.98/209,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,424.77

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