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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,833.79, 148,265.13 and 28,703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,833.79, 148,265.13 and 28,703.99 is: 43,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,833.79 : 148,265.13 = 28,703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,833.79/148,265.13 = 28,703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,833.79x = 148,265.13 × 28,703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,833.79x = 4,255,800,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,800,808.87/98,833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,060.18

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