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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,691.52, 209,401.29 and 98,002.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,691.52, 209,401.29 and 98,002.65 is: 135,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,691.52 : 209,401.29 = 98,002.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,691.52/209,401.29 = 98,002.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,691.52x = 209,401.29 × 98,002.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,691.52x = 20,521,881,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521,881,333.42/151,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,286.94

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