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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,036.10, 417,071.79 and 98,099.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,036.10, 417,071.79 and 98,099.10 is: 147,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,036.10 : 417,071.79 = 98,099.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,036.10/417,071.79 = 98,099.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,036.10x = 417,071.79 × 98,099.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,036.10x = 40,914,367,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,914,367,234.39/278,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,154.87

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