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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,143.11, 209,886.80 and 98,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,143.11, 209,886.80 and 98,445.44 is: 135,808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,143.11 : 209,886.80 = 98,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,143.11/209,886.80 = 98,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,143.11x = 209,886.80 × 98,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,143.11x = 20,662,398,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,398,408.68/152,143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,808.97

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