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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,869.03, 213,645.60 and 98,181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,869.03, 213,645.60 and 98,181.99 is: 135,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,869.03 : 213,645.60 = 98,181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,869.03/213,645.60 = 98,181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,869.03x = 213,645.60 × 98,181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,869.03x = 20,976,150,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976,150,162.74/154,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,444.45

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