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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,737.36, 451,206.74 and 98,342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,737.36, 451,206.74 and 98,342.79 is: 147,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,737.36 : 451,206.74 = 98,342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,737.36/451,206.74 = 98,342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,737.36x = 451,206.74 × 98,342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,737.36x = 44,372,931,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372,931,431.89/300,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,547.12

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