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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,712.39, 206,637.83 and 98,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,712.39, 206,637.83 and 98,734.32 is: 136,276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,712.39 : 206,637.83 = 98,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,712.39/206,637.83 = 98,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,712.39x = 206,637.83 × 98,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,712.39x = 20,402,245,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402,245,631.33/149,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,276.27

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