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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,873.58, 413,842.77 and 98,405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,873.58, 413,842.77 and 98,405.82 is: 147,620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,873.58 : 413,842.77 = 98,405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,873.58/413,842.77 = 98,405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,873.58x = 413,842.77 × 98,405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,873.58x = 40,724,537,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,724,537,132.92/275,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,620.29

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