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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,259.85, 417,423.05 and 98,308.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,259.85, 417,423.05 and 98,308.02 is: 147,473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,259.85 : 417,423.05 = 98,308.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,259.85/417,423.05 = 98,308.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,259.85x = 417,423.05 × 98,308.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,259.85x = 41,036,033,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,036,033,547.86/278,259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,473.79

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