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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,425.72, 210,277.60 and 98,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,425.72, 210,277.60 and 98,728 is: 136,199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,425.72 : 210,277.60 = 98,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,425.72/210,277.60 = 98,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,425.72x = 210,277.60 × 98,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,425.72x = 20,760,286,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,760,286,892.80/152,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,199.37

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