Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,868.69, 148,328.30 and 28,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,868.69, 148,328.30 and 28,748 is: 43,129.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,868.69 : 148,328.30 = 28,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,868.69/148,328.30 = 28,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,868.69x = 148,328.30 × 28,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,868.69x = 4,264,141,968.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,264,141,968.40/98,868.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,129.35
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