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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,777.39, 502,170.17 and 98,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,777.39, 502,170.17 and 98,124.82 is: 147,188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,777.39 : 502,170.17 = 98,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,777.39/502,170.17 = 98,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,777.39x = 502,170.17 × 98,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,777.39x = 49,275,355,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,355,794.57/334,777.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,188.42

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