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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,176.73, 147,265.11 and 28,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,176.73, 147,265.11 and 28,056.02 is: 42,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,176.73 : 147,265.11 = 28,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,176.73/147,265.11 = 28,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,176.73x = 147,265.11 × 28,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,176.73x = 4,131,672,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,672,135.14/98,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,084.03

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