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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,650.26, 223,084.73 and 98,713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,650.26, 223,084.73 and 98,713.76 is: 148,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,650.26 : 223,084.73 = 98,713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,650.26/223,084.73 = 98,713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,650.26x = 223,084.73 × 98,713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,650.26x = 22,021,531,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,531,628.25/148,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,143.25

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