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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,364.56, 147,553.35 and 28,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,364.56, 147,553.35 and 28,244.48 is: 42,368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,364.56 : 147,553.35 = 28,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,364.56/147,553.35 = 28,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,364.56x = 147,553.35 × 28,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,364.56x = 4,167,567,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,567,643.01/98,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,368.59

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