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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,469.70, 236,204.55 and 98,420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,469.70, 236,204.55 and 98,420.70 is: 147,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,469.70 : 236,204.55 = 98,420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,469.70/236,204.55 = 98,420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,469.70x = 236,204.55 × 98,420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,469.70x = 23,247,417,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,417,154.19/157,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,631.05

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