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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,001.80, 222,002.70 and 98,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,001.80, 222,002.70 and 98,138.20 is: 147,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,001.80 : 222,002.70 = 98,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,001.80/222,002.70 = 98,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,001.80x = 222,002.70 × 98,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,001.80x = 21,786,945,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,945,373.14/148,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,207.30

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