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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,145.12, 209,889.56 and 98,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,145.12, 209,889.56 and 98,447.44 is: 135,811.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,145.12 : 209,889.56 = 98,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,145.12/209,889.56 = 98,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,145.12x = 209,889.56 × 98,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,145.12x = 20,663,089,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663,089,864.73/152,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,811.72

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