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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,276.49, 147,440.25 and 28,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,276.49, 147,440.25 and 28,161.27 is: 42,249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,276.49 : 147,440.25 = 28,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,276.49/147,440.25 = 28,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,276.49x = 147,440.25 × 28,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,276.49x = 4,152,104,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,104,689.12/98,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,249.22

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