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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,439.80, 152,159.70 and 98,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,439.80, 152,159.70 and 98,847.80 is: 148,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,439.80 : 152,159.70 = 98,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,439.80/152,159.70 = 98,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,439.80x = 152,159.70 × 98,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,439.80x = 15,040,651,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040,651,593.66/101,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,271.70

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