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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,983.48, 202,937.34 and 98,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,983.48, 202,937.34 and 98,657.80 is: 136,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,983.48 : 202,937.34 = 98,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,983.48/202,937.34 = 98,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,983.48x = 202,937.34 × 98,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,983.48x = 20,021,351,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,351,502.25/146,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,214.98

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