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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,427.17, 227,713.58 and 98,681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,427.17, 227,713.58 and 98,681.29 is: 147,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,427.17 : 227,713.58 = 98,681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,427.17/227,713.58 = 98,681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,427.17x = 227,713.58 × 98,681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,427.17x = 22,471,070,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,070,968.25/152,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,421.69

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