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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,432.20, 413,148.30 and 98,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,432.20, 413,148.30 and 98,139.40 is: 147,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,432.20 : 413,148.30 = 98,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,432.20/413,148.30 = 98,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,432.20x = 413,148.30 × 98,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,432.20x = 40,546,126,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546,126,273.02/275,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,209.10

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