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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,869.94, 214,261.15 and 98,780.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,869.94, 214,261.15 and 98,780.02 is: 148,139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,869.94 : 214,261.15 = 98,780.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,869.94/214,261.15 = 98,780.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,869.94x = 214,261.15 × 98,780.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,869.94x = 21,164,720,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,164,720,682.22/142,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,139.77

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