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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,669.22, 148,006.53 and 28,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,669.22, 148,006.53 and 28,551.30 is: 42,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,669.22 : 148,006.53 = 28,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,669.22/148,006.53 = 28,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,669.22x = 148,006.53 × 28,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,669.22x = 4,225,778,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,778,839.99/98,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,827.73

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