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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,719.63, 206,647.84 and 98,741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,719.63, 206,647.84 and 98,741.57 is: 136,286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,719.63 : 206,647.84 = 98,741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,719.63/206,647.84 = 98,741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,719.63x = 206,647.84 × 98,741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,719.63x = 20,404,732,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404,732,158.71/149,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,286.28

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