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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,033.42, 414,137.61 and 98,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,033.42, 414,137.61 and 98,536.50 is: 147,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,033.42 : 414,137.61 = 98,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,033.42/414,137.61 = 98,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,033.42x = 414,137.61 × 98,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,033.42x = 40,807,670,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807,670,607.77/276,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,835.98

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