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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,285.91, 147,341.58 and 38,300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,285.91, 147,341.58 and 38,300.49 is: 57,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,285.91 : 147,341.58 = 38,300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,285.91/147,341.58 = 38,300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,285.91x = 147,341.58 × 38,300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,285.91x = 5,643,254,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,254,711.37/98,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,416.72

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