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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,261.96, 147,401.34 and 27,184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,261.96, 147,401.34 and 27,184.68 is: 40,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,261.96 : 147,401.34 = 27,184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,261.96/147,401.34 = 27,184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,261.96x = 147,401.34 × 27,184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,261.96x = 4,007,058,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,058,259.47/98,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,779.34

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