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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,029.28, 358,485.60 and 98,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,029.28, 358,485.60 and 98,828 is: 148,217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,029.28 : 358,485.60 = 98,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,029.28/358,485.60 = 98,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,029.28x = 358,485.60 × 98,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,029.28x = 35,428,414,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428,414,876.80/239,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,217.89

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