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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,149.92, 209,896.14 and 98,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,149.92, 209,896.14 and 98,452.27 is: 135,818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,149.92 : 209,896.14 = 98,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,149.92/209,896.14 = 98,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,149.92x = 209,896.14 × 98,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,149.92x = 20,664,751,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664,751,447.24/152,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,818.35

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