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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,209.13, 147,313.69 and 28,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,209.13, 147,313.69 and 28,088.44 is: 42,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,209.13 : 147,313.69 = 28,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,209.13/147,313.69 = 28,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,209.13x = 147,313.69 × 28,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,209.13x = 4,137,811,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,811,304.24/98,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,132.66

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