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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,621.15, 546,931.72 and 98,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,621.15, 546,931.72 and 98,381.66 is: 147,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,621.15 : 546,931.72 = 98,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,621.15/546,931.72 = 98,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,621.15x = 546,931.72 × 98,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,621.15x = 53,808,050,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808,050,520.26/364,621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,572.49

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