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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,282.22, 147,422.52 and 28,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,282.22, 147,422.52 and 28,161.60 is: 42,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,282.22 : 147,422.52 = 28,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,282.22/147,422.52 = 28,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,282.22x = 147,422.52 × 28,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,282.22x = 4,151,654,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,654,039.23/98,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,242.17

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