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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,898.96, 148,372.72 and 28,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,898.96, 148,372.72 and 28,778.88 is: 43,175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,898.96 : 148,372.72 = 28,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,898.96/148,372.72 = 28,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,898.96x = 148,372.72 × 28,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,898.96x = 4,270,000,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,000,704.15/98,898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,175.39

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