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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,366.95, 236,050.43 and 98,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,366.95, 236,050.43 and 98,269.35 is: 147,404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,366.95 : 236,050.43 = 98,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,366.95/236,050.43 = 98,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,366.95x = 236,050.43 × 98,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,366.95x = 23,196,521,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,521,831.97/157,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,404.03

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