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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,712.35, 209,313.12 and 98,028.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,712.35, 209,313.12 and 98,028.99 is: 135,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,712.35 : 209,313.12 = 98,028.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,712.35/209,313.12 = 98,028.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,712.35x = 209,313.12 × 98,028.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,712.35x = 20,518,753,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,753,747.35/151,712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,247.75

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