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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,714.73, 209,316.39 and 98,031.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,714.73, 209,316.39 and 98,031.38 is: 135,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,714.73 : 209,316.39 = 98,031.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,714.73/209,316.39 = 98,031.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,714.73x = 209,316.39 × 98,031.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,714.73x = 20,519,573,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519,573,521.74/151,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,251.03

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