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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,351.34, 546,485.96 and 98,131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,351.34, 546,485.96 and 98,131.34 is: 147,185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,351.34 : 546,485.96 = 98,131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,351.34/546,485.96 = 98,131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,351.34x = 546,485.96 × 98,131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,351.34x = 53,627,399,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,627,399,545.99/364,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,185.95

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