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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,314.82, 232,824.60 and 98,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,314.82, 232,824.60 and 98,996.83 is: 148,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,314.82 : 232,824.60 = 98,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,314.82/232,824.60 = 98,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,314.82x = 232,824.60 × 98,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,314.82x = 23,048,898,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,048,898,352.02/155,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,401.16

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