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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,827.29, 148,255.38 and 28,697.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,827.29, 148,255.38 and 28,697.49 is: 43,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,827.29 : 148,255.38 = 28,697.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,827.29/148,255.38 = 28,697.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,827.29x = 148,255.38 × 28,697.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,827.29x = 4,254,557,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,557,285.00/98,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,050.43

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