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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,982.98, 202,936.66 and 98,657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,982.98, 202,936.66 and 98,657.30 is: 136,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,982.98 : 202,936.66 = 98,657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,982.98/202,936.66 = 98,657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,982.98x = 202,936.66 × 98,657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,982.98x = 20,021,182,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,182,946.62/146,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,214.29

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