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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,868.95, 214,259.67 and 98,779.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,868.95, 214,259.67 and 98,779.03 is: 148,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,868.95 : 214,259.67 = 98,779.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,868.95/214,259.67 = 98,779.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,868.95x = 214,259.67 × 98,779.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,868.95x = 21,164,361,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,164,361,835.07/142,868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,138.29

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