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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,977.89, 202,929.66 and 98,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,977.89, 202,929.66 and 98,652.30 is: 136,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,977.89 : 202,929.66 = 98,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,977.89/202,929.66 = 98,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,977.89x = 202,929.66 × 98,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,977.89x = 20,019,477,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019,477,697.22/146,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,207.41

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