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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,814.78, 148,226.27 and 28,694.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,814.78, 148,226.27 and 28,694.09 is: 43,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,814.78 : 148,226.27 = 28,694.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,814.78/148,226.27 = 28,694.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,814.78x = 148,226.27 × 28,694.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,814.78x = 4,253,217,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,217,047.14/98,814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,042.32

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