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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,268.70, 568,935.63 and 98,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,268.70, 568,935.63 and 98,785.50 is: 148,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,268.70 : 568,935.63 = 98,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,268.70/568,935.63 = 98,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,268.70x = 568,935.63 × 98,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,268.70x = 56,202,590,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202,590,677.37/379,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,186.74

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