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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,854.08, 383,783.10 and 98,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,854.08, 383,783.10 and 98,044.84 is: 147,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,854.08 : 383,783.10 = 98,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,854.08/383,783.10 = 98,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,854.08x = 383,783.10 × 98,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,854.08x = 37,627,952,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627,952,634.20/255,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,068.02

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