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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,864.20, 148,281.90 and 28,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,864.20, 148,281.90 and 28,736.20 is: 43,100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,864.20 : 148,281.90 = 28,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,864.20/148,281.90 = 28,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,864.20x = 148,281.90 × 28,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,864.20x = 4,261,058,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,058,334.78/98,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,100.11

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