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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,158.38, 484,806.96 and 98,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,158.38, 484,806.96 and 98,537.28 is: 147,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,158.38 : 484,806.96 = 98,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,158.38/484,806.96 = 98,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,158.38x = 484,806.96 × 98,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,158.38x = 47,771,559,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,771,559,163.47/323,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,827.08

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