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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,620.80, 542,431.20 and 98,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,620.80, 542,431.20 and 98,964.80 is: 148,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,620.80 : 542,431.20 = 98,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,620.80/542,431.20 = 98,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,620.80x = 542,431.20 × 98,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,620.80x = 53,681,595,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,681,595,221.76/361,620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,447.20

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