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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,806.59, 209,495.70 and 98,185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,806.59, 209,495.70 and 98,185.03 is: 135,497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,806.59 : 209,495.70 = 98,185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,806.59/209,495.70 = 98,185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,806.59x = 209,495.70 × 98,185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,806.59x = 20,569,341,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569,341,065.63/151,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,497.02

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