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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,415.08, 206,214.76 and 98,419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,415.08, 206,214.76 and 98,419.64 is: 135,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,415.08 : 206,214.76 = 98,419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,415.08/206,214.76 = 98,419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,415.08x = 206,214.76 × 98,419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,415.08x = 20,295,582,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,582,441.89/149,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,833.56

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