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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,976.39, 202,927.59 and 98,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,976.39, 202,927.59 and 98,650.80 is: 136,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,976.39 : 202,927.59 = 98,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,976.39/202,927.59 = 98,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,976.39x = 202,927.59 × 98,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,976.39x = 20,018,969,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,969,095.57/146,976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,205.34

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