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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,638.01, 210,457.40 and 98,903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,638.01, 210,457.40 and 98,903.42 is: 136,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,638.01 : 210,457.40 = 98,903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,638.01/210,457.40 = 98,903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,638.01x = 210,457.40 × 98,903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,638.01x = 20,814,955,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814,955,077.50/152,638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,368.10

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