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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,186.24, 502,865.76 and 98,536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,186.24, 502,865.76 and 98,536.64 is: 147,830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,186.24 : 502,865.76 = 98,536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,186.24/502,865.76 = 98,536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,186.24x = 502,865.76 × 98,536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,186.24x = 49,550,702,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,550,702,361.45/335,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,830.36

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