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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,005.20, 223,507.80 and 98,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,005.20, 223,507.80 and 98,266.80 is: 147,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,005.20 : 223,507.80 = 98,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,005.20/223,507.80 = 98,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,005.20x = 223,507.80 × 98,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,005.20x = 21,963,396,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963,396,281.04/149,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,400.20

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