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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,897.80, 210,996.10 and 98,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,897.80, 210,996.10 and 98,579.90 is: 147,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,897.80 : 210,996.10 = 98,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,897.80/210,996.10 = 98,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,897.80x = 210,996.10 × 98,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,897.80x = 20,799,974,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,974,438.39/140,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,624.55

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