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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,314.98, 147,475.73 and 27,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,314.98, 147,475.73 and 27,238.33 is: 40,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,314.98 : 147,475.73 = 27,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,314.98/147,475.73 = 27,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,314.98x = 147,475.73 × 27,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,314.98x = 4,016,992,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,992,600.73/98,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,858.40

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