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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,249, 314,011.74 and 98,449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,249, 314,011.74 and 98,449.64 is: 147,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,249 : 314,011.74 = 98,449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,249/314,011.74 = 98,449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,249x = 314,011.74 × 98,449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,249x = 30,914,342,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,914,342,758.77/209,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,739.50

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