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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,976.80, 227,637.15 and 98,832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,976.80, 227,637.15 and 98,832.70 is: 148,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,976.80 : 227,637.15 = 98,832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,976.80/227,637.15 = 98,832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,976.80x = 227,637.15 × 98,832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,976.80x = 22,497,994,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497,994,154.81/151,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,035.71

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