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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,201.59, 463,507.14 and 98,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,201.59, 463,507.14 and 98,702.84 is: 147,960.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,201.59 : 463,507.14 = 98,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,201.59/463,507.14 = 98,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,201.59x = 463,507.14 × 98,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,201.59x = 45,749,471,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,749,471,078.28/309,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,960.01

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