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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,170.32, 209,924.22 and 98,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,170.32, 209,924.22 and 98,472.66 is: 135,846.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,170.32 : 209,924.22 = 98,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,170.32/209,924.22 = 98,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,170.32x = 209,924.22 × 98,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,170.32x = 20,671,796,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671,796,341.83/152,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,846.44

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