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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,459.40, 173,189.10 and 98,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,459.40, 173,189.10 and 98,546.60 is: 147,819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,459.40 : 173,189.10 = 98,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,459.40/173,189.10 = 98,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,459.40x = 173,189.10 × 98,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,459.40x = 17,067,196,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,196,962.06/115,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,819.90

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