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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,712.24, 209,312.94 and 98,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,712.24, 209,312.94 and 98,028.86 is: 135,247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,712.24 : 209,312.94 = 98,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,712.24/209,312.94 = 98,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,712.24x = 209,312.94 × 98,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,712.24x = 20,518,708,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,708,891.45/151,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,247.55

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