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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,271.74, 546,358.40 and 98,048.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,271.74, 546,358.40 and 98,048.23 is: 147,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,271.74 : 546,358.40 = 98,048.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,271.74/546,358.40 = 98,048.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,271.74x = 546,358.40 × 98,048.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,271.74x = 53,569,476,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569,476,832.40/364,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,059.11

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