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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,512.60, 150,768.90 and 98,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,512.60, 150,768.90 and 98,784.60 is: 148,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,512.60 : 150,768.90 = 98,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,512.60/150,768.90 = 98,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,512.60x = 150,768.90 × 98,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,512.60x = 14,893,645,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,645,478.94/100,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,176.90

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