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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,416.08, 206,216.14 and 98,420.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,416.08, 206,216.14 and 98,420.64 is: 135,834.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,416.08 : 206,216.14 = 98,420.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,416.08/206,216.14 = 98,420.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,416.08x = 206,216.14 × 98,420.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,416.08x = 20,295,924,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,924,477.13/149,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,834.94

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