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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,829.72, 428,744.58 and 98,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,829.72, 428,744.58 and 98,739.16 is: 148,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,829.72 : 428,744.58 = 98,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,829.72/428,744.58 = 98,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,829.72x = 428,744.58 × 98,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,829.72x = 42,333,879,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,333,879,683.75/285,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,108.74

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