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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,093.72, 314,262.66 and 98,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,093.72, 314,262.66 and 98,363.48 is: 147,837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,093.72 : 314,262.66 = 98,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,093.72/314,262.66 = 98,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,093.72x = 314,262.66 × 98,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,093.72x = 30,911,968,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911,968,871.66/209,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,837.86

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