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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,403.23, 210,270.96 and 98,603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,403.23, 210,270.96 and 98,603.03 is: 136,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,403.23 : 210,270.96 = 98,603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,403.23/210,270.96 = 98,603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,403.23x = 210,270.96 × 98,603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,403.23x = 20,733,354,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,733,354,302.69/152,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,042.75

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