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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,280.99, 147,447 and 28,165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,280.99, 147,447 and 28,165.77 is: 42,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,280.99 : 147,447 = 28,165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,280.99/147,447 = 28,165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,280.99x = 147,447 × 28,165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,280.99x = 4,152,958,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,958,289.19/98,280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,255.97

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