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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,727, 388,092.27 and 98,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,727, 388,092.27 and 98,759.80 is: 148,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,727 : 388,092.27 = 98,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,727/388,092.27 = 98,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,727x = 388,092.27 × 98,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,727x = 38,327,914,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,327,914,966.75/258,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,140.38

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