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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,432.40, 413,148.60 and 98,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,432.40, 413,148.60 and 98,139.60 is: 147,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,432.40 : 413,148.60 = 98,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,432.40/413,148.60 = 98,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,432.40x = 413,148.60 × 98,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,432.40x = 40,546,238,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546,238,344.56/275,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,209.40

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