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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,308, 210,155.88 and 98,585.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,308, 210,155.88 and 98,585.56 is: 136,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,308 : 210,155.88 = 98,585.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,308/210,155.88 = 98,585.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,308x = 210,155.88 × 98,585.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,308x = 20,718,335,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,335,117.09/152,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,029.20

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