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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,232.99, 210,011.43 and 98,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,232.99, 210,011.43 and 98,535.24 is: 135,933.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,232.99 : 210,011.43 = 98,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,232.99/210,011.43 = 98,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,232.99x = 210,011.43 × 98,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,232.99x = 20,693,526,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693,526,657.79/152,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,933.26

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