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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,326.47, 206,005.14 and 98,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,326.47, 206,005.14 and 98,273.52 is: 135,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,326.47 : 206,005.14 = 98,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,326.47/206,005.14 = 98,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,326.47x = 206,005.14 × 98,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,326.47x = 20,244,850,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244,850,245.89/149,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,574.42

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