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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,287.02, 147,430.26 and 28,165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,287.02, 147,430.26 and 28,165.86 is: 42,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,287.02 : 147,430.26 = 28,165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,287.02/147,430.26 = 28,165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,287.02x = 147,430.26 × 28,165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,287.02x = 4,152,500,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,500,062.92/98,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,248.71

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