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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,708.76, 206,632.82 and 98,730.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,708.76, 206,632.82 and 98,730.69 is: 136,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,708.76 : 206,632.82 = 98,730.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,708.76/206,632.82 = 98,730.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,708.76x = 206,632.82 × 98,730.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,708.76x = 20,401,001,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,001,142.07/149,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,271.26

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