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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,014.55, 202,951.37 and 98,598.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,014.55, 202,951.37 and 98,598.77 is: 136,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,014.55 : 202,951.37 = 98,598.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,014.55/202,951.37 = 98,598.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,014.55x = 202,951.37 × 98,598.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,014.55x = 20,010,755,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010,755,451.81/147,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,114.12

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