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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,853.31, 526,247.16 and 98,156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,853.31, 526,247.16 and 98,156.53 is: 147,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,853.31 : 526,247.16 = 98,156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,853.31/526,247.16 = 98,156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,853.31x = 526,247.16 × 98,156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,853.31x = 51,654,595,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654,595,147.95/350,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,225.62

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