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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,842.08, 451,112.86 and 98,411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,842.08, 451,112.86 and 98,411.76 is: 147,568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,842.08 : 451,112.86 = 98,411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,842.08/451,112.86 = 98,411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,842.08x = 451,112.86 × 98,411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,842.08x = 44,394,810,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,810,511.23/300,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,568.49

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