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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,047.65, 552,097.73 and 98,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,047.65, 552,097.73 and 98,174.28 is: 147,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,047.65 : 552,097.73 = 98,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,047.65/552,097.73 = 98,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,047.65x = 552,097.73 × 98,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,047.65x = 54,201,797,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,797,132.38/368,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,268.42

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