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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,151.80, 209,898.72 and 98,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,151.80, 209,898.72 and 98,454.16 is: 135,820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,151.80 : 209,898.72 = 98,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,151.80/209,898.72 = 98,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,151.80x = 209,898.72 × 98,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,151.80x = 20,665,402,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665,402,162.68/152,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,820.95

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