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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,397.99, 147,597.84 and 28,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,397.99, 147,597.84 and 28,277.28 is: 42,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,397.99 : 147,597.84 = 28,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,397.99/147,597.84 = 28,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,397.99x = 147,597.84 × 28,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,397.99x = 4,173,665,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,665,449.08/98,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,416.17

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