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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,158.29, 209,907.69 and 98,460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,158.29, 209,907.69 and 98,460.66 is: 135,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,158.29 : 209,907.69 = 98,460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,158.29/209,907.69 = 98,460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,158.29x = 209,907.69 × 98,460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,158.29x = 20,667,649,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,667,649,696.48/152,158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,829.93

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