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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,248.70, 147,372.62 and 28,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,248.70, 147,372.62 and 28,128 is: 42,191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,248.70 : 147,372.62 = 28,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,248.70/147,372.62 = 28,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,248.70x = 147,372.62 × 28,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,248.70x = 4,145,297,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,297,055.36/98,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,191.88

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