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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,830.40, 226,245.60 and 98,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,830.40, 226,245.60 and 98,342.40 is: 147,513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,830.40 : 226,245.60 = 98,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,830.40/226,245.60 = 98,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,830.40x = 226,245.60 × 98,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,830.40x = 22,249,535,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249,535,293.44/150,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,513.60

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