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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,753.31, 413,668.86 and 98,207.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,753.31, 413,668.86 and 98,207.79 is: 147,325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,753.31 : 413,668.86 = 98,207.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,753.31/413,668.86 = 98,207.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,753.31x = 413,668.86 × 98,207.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,753.31x = 40,625,504,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,504,532.42/275,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,325.54

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