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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,936.41, 214,360.70 and 98,846.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,936.41, 214,360.70 and 98,846.49 is: 148,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,936.41 : 214,360.70 = 98,846.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,936.41/214,360.70 = 98,846.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,936.41x = 214,360.70 × 98,846.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,936.41x = 21,188,802,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188,802,294.71/142,936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,239.36

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