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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,388.83, 214,358.96 and 98,099.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,388.83, 214,358.96 and 98,099.15 is: 135,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,388.83 : 214,358.96 = 98,099.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,388.83/214,358.96 = 98,099.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,388.83x = 214,358.96 × 98,099.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,388.83x = 21,028,431,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028,431,280.39/155,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,327.82

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