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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,169.17, 209,922.71 and 98,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,169.17, 209,922.71 and 98,471.52 is: 135,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,169.17 : 209,922.71 = 98,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,169.17/209,922.71 = 98,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,169.17x = 209,922.71 × 98,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,169.17x = 20,671,407,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671,407,843.86/152,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,844.92

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