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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,281.16, 147,334.46 and 38,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,281.16, 147,334.46 and 38,295.74 is: 57,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,281.16 : 147,334.46 = 38,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,281.16/147,334.46 = 38,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,281.16x = 147,334.46 × 38,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,281.16x = 5,642,282,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642,282,173.20/98,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,409.60

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