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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,049.68, 207,369.36 and 98,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,049.68, 207,369.36 and 98,858.64 is: 148,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,049.68 : 207,369.36 = 98,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,049.68/207,369.36 = 98,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,049.68x = 207,369.36 × 98,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,049.68x = 20,500,252,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500,252,907.27/138,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,499.10

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