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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,908.34, 208,499.40 and 98,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,908.34, 208,499.40 and 98,971.68 is: 148,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,908.34 : 208,499.40 = 98,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,908.34/208,499.40 = 98,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,908.34x = 208,499.40 × 98,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,908.34x = 20,635,535,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,535,896.99/138,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,555.05

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