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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,849.60, 325,055.70 and 98,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,849.60, 325,055.70 and 98,605.80 is: 147,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,849.60 : 325,055.70 = 98,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,849.60/325,055.70 = 98,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,849.60x = 325,055.70 × 98,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,849.60x = 32,052,377,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,377,343.06/216,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,809.25

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