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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,030.52, 209,750.76 and 98,383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,030.52, 209,750.76 and 98,383.32 is: 135,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,030.52 : 209,750.76 = 98,383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,030.52/209,750.76 = 98,383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,030.52x = 209,750.76 × 98,383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,030.52x = 20,635,976,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635,976,141.32/152,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,735.75

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