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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,852.76, 148,300.92 and 28,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,852.76, 148,300.92 and 28,737.54 is: 43,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,852.76 : 148,300.92 = 28,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,852.76/148,300.92 = 28,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,852.76x = 148,300.92 × 28,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,852.76x = 4,261,803,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,803,620.54/98,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,112.64

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