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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,143.65, 209,887.50 and 98,445.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,143.65, 209,887.50 and 98,445.99 is: 135,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,143.65 : 209,887.50 = 98,445.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,143.65/209,887.50 = 98,445.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,143.65x = 209,887.50 × 98,445.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,143.65x = 20,662,582,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,662,582,726.13/152,143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,809.70

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