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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,171.23, 451,759.59 and 98,764.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,171.23, 451,759.59 and 98,764.38 is: 148,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,171.23 : 451,759.59 = 98,764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,171.23/451,759.59 = 98,764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,171.23x = 451,759.59 × 98,764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,171.23x = 44,617,755,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617,755,815.40/301,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,147.47

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