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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,213.86, 526,802.34 and 98,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,213.86, 526,802.34 and 98,511.86 is: 147,762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,213.86 : 526,802.34 = 98,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,213.86/526,802.34 = 98,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,213.86x = 526,802.34 × 98,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,213.86x = 51,896,278,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,896,278,365.75/351,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,762.61

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