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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,337.63, 210,112.65 and 98,581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,337.63, 210,112.65 and 98,581.17 is: 135,968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,337.63 : 210,112.65 = 98,581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,337.63/210,112.65 = 98,581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,337.63x = 210,112.65 × 98,581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,337.63x = 20,713,150,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,713,150,868.80/152,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,968.71

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