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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,835.80, 148,268.14 and 28,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,835.80, 148,268.14 and 28,706 is: 43,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,835.80 : 148,268.14 = 28,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,835.80/148,268.14 = 28,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,835.80x = 148,268.14 × 28,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,835.80x = 4,256,185,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,185,226.84/98,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,063.19

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