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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,425.80, 152,138.70 and 98,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,425.80, 152,138.70 and 98,833.80 is: 148,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,425.80 : 152,138.70 = 98,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,425.80/152,138.70 = 98,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,425.80x = 152,138.70 × 98,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,425.80x = 15,036,445,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,445,848.06/101,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,250.70

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