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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,299, 210,143.46 and 98,576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,299, 210,143.46 and 98,576.56 is: 136,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,299 : 210,143.46 = 98,576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,299/210,143.46 = 98,576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,299x = 210,143.46 × 98,576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,299x = 20,715,219,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715,219,393.30/152,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,016.78

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