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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,683.19, 428,553.96 and 98,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,683.19, 428,553.96 and 98,670.39 is: 148,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,683.19 : 428,553.96 = 98,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,683.19/428,553.96 = 98,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,683.19x = 428,553.96 × 98,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,683.19x = 42,285,586,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285,586,369.24/285,683.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,015.66

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