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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,151.67, 209,899.38 and 98,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,151.67, 209,899.38 and 98,454.34 is: 135,821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,151.67 : 209,899.38 = 98,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,151.67/209,899.38 = 98,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,151.67x = 209,899.38 × 98,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,151.67x = 20,665,504,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665,504,924.31/152,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,821.74

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