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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,175.36, 209,964.20 and 98,395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,175.36, 209,964.20 and 98,395.64 is: 135,761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,175.36 : 209,964.20 = 98,395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,175.36/209,964.20 = 98,395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,175.36x = 209,964.20 × 98,395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,175.36x = 20,659,561,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659,561,836.09/152,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,761.54

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