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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,235.51, 210,014.85 and 98,537.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,235.51, 210,014.85 and 98,537.77 is: 135,936.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,235.51 : 210,014.85 = 98,537.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,235.51/210,014.85 = 98,537.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,235.51x = 210,014.85 × 98,537.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,235.51x = 20,694,394,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694,394,985.88/152,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,936.71

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