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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,620.09, 207,801.18 and 98,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,620.09, 207,801.18 and 98,965.01 is: 136,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,620.09 : 207,801.18 = 98,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,620.09/207,801.18 = 98,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,620.09x = 207,801.18 × 98,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,620.09x = 20,565,046,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565,046,116.46/150,620.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,535.88

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