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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,639.52, 226,992.72 and 98,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,639.52, 226,992.72 and 98,935.52 is: 148,098.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,639.52 : 226,992.72 = 98,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,639.52/226,992.72 = 98,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,639.52x = 226,992.72 × 98,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,639.52x = 22,457,642,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,642,789.41/151,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,098.88

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