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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,981.27, 202,934.32 and 98,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,981.27, 202,934.32 and 98,655.68 is: 136,212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,981.27 : 202,934.32 = 98,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,981.27/202,934.32 = 98,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,981.27x = 202,934.32 × 98,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,981.27x = 20,020,622,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020,622,073.63/146,981.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,212.07

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