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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,348.27, 215,646.71 and 98,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,348.27, 215,646.71 and 98,996.94 is: 136,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,348.27 : 215,646.71 = 98,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,348.27/215,646.71 = 98,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,348.27x = 215,646.71 × 98,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,348.27x = 21,348,363,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348,363,916.08/156,348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,543.65

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