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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,661.30, 413,540.55 and 98,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,661.30, 413,540.55 and 98,271.30 is: 147,424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,661.30 : 413,540.55 = 98,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,661.30/413,540.55 = 98,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,661.30x = 413,540.55 × 98,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,661.30x = 40,639,167,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639,167,451.22/275,661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,424.28

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