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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,807.18, 383,766.12 and 98,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,807.18, 383,766.12 and 98,035.74 is: 147,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,807.18 : 383,766.12 = 98,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,807.18/383,766.12 = 98,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,807.18x = 383,766.12 × 98,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,807.18x = 37,622,795,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,622,795,561.13/255,807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,074.82

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