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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,246.65, 211,579.16 and 98,823.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,246.65, 211,579.16 and 98,823.15 is: 136,439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,246.65 : 211,579.16 = 98,823.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,246.65/211,579.16 = 98,823.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,246.65x = 211,579.16 × 98,823.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,246.65x = 20,908,918,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908,918,571.44/153,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,439.65

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