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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,627.80, 542,441.70 and 98,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,627.80, 542,441.70 and 98,971.80 is: 148,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,627.80 : 542,441.70 = 98,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,627.80/542,441.70 = 98,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,627.80x = 542,441.70 × 98,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,627.80x = 53,686,431,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,686,431,444.06/361,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,457.70

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