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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,296, 210,139.32 and 98,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,296, 210,139.32 and 98,573.56 is: 136,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,296 : 210,139.32 = 98,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,296/210,139.32 = 98,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,296x = 210,139.32 × 98,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,296x = 20,714,180,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714,180,868.38/152,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,012.64

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