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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,906.08, 424,446.77 and 98,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,906.08, 424,446.77 and 98,064.60 is: 147,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,906.08 : 424,446.77 = 98,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,906.08/424,446.77 = 98,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,906.08x = 424,446.77 × 98,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,906.08x = 41,623,202,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623,202,721.34/282,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,127.28

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