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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,423.28, 210,274.11 and 98,726.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,423.28, 210,274.11 and 98,726.22 is: 136,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,423.28 : 210,274.11 = 98,726.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,423.28/210,274.11 = 98,726.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,423.28x = 210,274.11 × 98,726.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,423.28x = 20,759,568,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759,568,044.16/152,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,196.83

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