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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,037.92, 414,144.36 and 98,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,037.92, 414,144.36 and 98,541 is: 147,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,037.92 : 414,144.36 = 98,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,037.92/414,144.36 = 98,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,037.92x = 414,144.36 × 98,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,037.92x = 40,810,199,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,810,199,378.76/276,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,842.73

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