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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,825.80, 154,238.70 and 98,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,825.80, 154,238.70 and 98,889.20 is: 148,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,825.80 : 154,238.70 = 98,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,825.80/154,238.70 = 98,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,825.80x = 154,238.70 × 98,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,825.80x = 15,252,541,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,541,652.04/102,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,333.80

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