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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,586.30, 210,646.14 and 98,945.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,586.30, 210,646.14 and 98,945.82 is: 148,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,586.30 : 210,646.14 = 98,945.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,586.30/210,646.14 = 98,945.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,586.30x = 210,646.14 × 98,945.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,586.30x = 20,842,555,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,842,555,052.13/140,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,254.52

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