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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,934.70, 223,511.40 and 98,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,934.70, 223,511.40 and 98,998.20 is: 148,569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,934.70 : 223,511.40 = 98,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,934.70/223,511.40 = 98,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,934.70x = 223,511.40 × 98,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,934.70x = 22,127,226,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127,226,279.48/148,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,569.99

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