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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,401.98, 210,269.23 and 98,601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,401.98, 210,269.23 and 98,601.78 is: 136,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,401.98 : 210,269.23 = 98,601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,401.98/210,269.23 = 98,601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,401.98x = 210,269.23 × 98,601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,401.98x = 20,732,920,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,920,357.23/152,401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,041.02

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