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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,616.52, 202,270.26 and 98,884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,616.52, 202,270.26 and 98,884.84 is: 136,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,616.52 : 202,270.26 = 98,884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,616.52/202,270.26 = 98,884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,616.52x = 202,270.26 × 98,884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,616.52x = 20,001,462,296.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,462,296.86/146,616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,420.25

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