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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,233.35, 147,359.27 and 27,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,233.35, 147,359.27 and 27,160.71 is: 40,743.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,233.35 : 147,359.27 = 27,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,233.35/147,359.27 = 27,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,233.35x = 147,359.27 × 27,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,233.35x = 4,002,382,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,382,398.28/98,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,743.62

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