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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,311.80, 206,092.62 and 98,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,311.80, 206,092.62 and 98,361.72 is: 135,767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,311.80 : 206,092.62 = 98,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,311.80/206,092.62 = 98,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,311.80x = 206,092.62 × 98,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,311.80x = 20,271,624,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,271,624,582.51/149,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,767.06

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