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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,253.06, 502,879.59 and 98,595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,253.06, 502,879.59 and 98,595.75 is: 147,893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,253.06 : 502,879.59 = 98,595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,253.06/502,879.59 = 98,595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,253.06x = 502,879.59 × 98,595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,253.06x = 49,581,790,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,581,790,335.74/335,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,893.63

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