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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,560.08, 147,841.20 and 28,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,560.08, 147,841.20 and 28,440 is: 42,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,560.08 : 147,841.20 = 28,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,560.08/147,841.20 = 28,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,560.08x = 147,841.20 × 28,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,560.08x = 4,204,603,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,603,728.00/98,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,660.31

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