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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,615.52, 202,268.88 and 98,883.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,615.52, 202,268.88 and 98,883.84 is: 136,418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,615.52 : 202,268.88 = 98,883.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,615.52/202,268.88 = 98,883.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,615.52x = 202,268.88 × 98,883.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,615.52x = 20,001,123,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,123,566.90/146,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,418.87

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