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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,424.98, 219,386.50 and 98,303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,424.98, 219,386.50 and 98,303.45 is: 147,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,424.98 : 219,386.50 = 98,303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,424.98/219,386.50 = 98,303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,424.98x = 219,386.50 × 98,303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,424.98x = 21,566,449,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,566,449,833.43/146,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,286.68

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