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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,217.36, 147,327.39 and 28,096.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,217.36, 147,327.39 and 28,096.67 is: 42,145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,217.36 : 147,327.39 = 28,096.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,217.36/147,327.39 = 28,096.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,217.36x = 147,327.39 × 28,096.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,217.36x = 4,139,409,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,409,427.11/98,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,145.39

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