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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,069.38, 205,782.93 and 98,108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,069.38, 205,782.93 and 98,108.88 is: 135,434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,069.38 : 205,782.93 = 98,108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,069.38/205,782.93 = 98,108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,069.38x = 205,782.93 × 98,108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,069.38x = 20,189,132,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,132,785.42/149,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,434.47

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