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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,494.31, 417,741.19 and 98,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,494.31, 417,741.19 and 98,711.44 is: 148,067.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,494.31 : 417,741.19 = 98,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,494.31/417,741.19 = 98,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,494.31x = 417,741.19 × 98,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,494.31x = 41,235,834,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235,834,412.21/278,494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,067.06

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