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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,291.88, 215,603.49 and 98,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,291.88, 215,603.49 and 98,834.38 is: 136,341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,291.88 : 215,603.49 = 98,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,291.88/215,603.49 = 98,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,291.88x = 215,603.49 × 98,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,291.88x = 21,309,036,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,309,036,535.66/156,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,341.29

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