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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,033.47, 216,613.93 and 98,797.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,033.47, 216,613.93 and 98,797.62 is: 136,282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,033.47 : 216,613.93 = 98,797.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,033.47/216,613.93 = 98,797.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,033.47x = 216,613.93 × 98,797.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,033.47x = 21,400,940,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,400,940,742.85/157,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,282.67

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