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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,235.68, 427,847.76 and 98,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,235.68, 427,847.76 and 98,243.04 is: 147,362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,235.68 : 427,847.76 = 98,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,235.68/427,847.76 = 98,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,235.68x = 427,847.76 × 98,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,235.68x = 42,033,064,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,033,064,599.59/285,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,362.58

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