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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,774.52, 413,559.62 and 98,234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,774.52, 413,559.62 and 98,234.36 is: 147,315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,774.52 : 413,559.62 = 98,234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,774.52/413,559.62 = 98,234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,774.52x = 413,559.62 × 98,234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,774.52x = 40,625,764,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,764,592.54/275,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,315.15

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