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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,141.13, 387,153.27 and 98,159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,141.13, 387,153.27 and 98,159.85 is: 147,217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,141.13 : 387,153.27 = 98,159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,141.13/387,153.27 = 98,159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,141.13x = 387,153.27 × 98,159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,141.13x = 38,002,906,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002,906,910.21/258,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,217.56

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