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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,261.88, 214,227.18 and 98,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,261.88, 214,227.18 and 98,756.28 is: 136,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,261.88 : 214,227.18 = 98,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,261.88/214,227.18 = 98,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,261.88x = 214,227.18 × 98,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,261.88x = 21,156,279,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156,279,371.69/155,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,261.90

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