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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,629.67, 203,623.97 and 98,546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,629.67, 203,623.97 and 98,546.54 is: 135,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,629.67 : 203,623.97 = 98,546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,629.67/203,623.97 = 98,546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,629.67x = 203,623.97 × 98,546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,629.67x = 20,066,437,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,437,326.85/147,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,924.15

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