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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,745.76, 316,118.28 and 98,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,745.76, 316,118.28 and 98,388.32 is: 147,582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,745.76 : 316,118.28 = 98,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,745.76/316,118.28 = 98,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,745.76x = 316,118.28 × 98,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,745.76x = 31,102,346,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102,346,490.49/210,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,582.31

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