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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,499.70, 236,249.55 and 98,450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,499.70, 236,249.55 and 98,450.70 is: 147,676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,499.70 : 236,249.55 = 98,450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,499.70/236,249.55 = 98,450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,499.70x = 236,249.55 × 98,450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,499.70x = 23,258,933,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,933,572.19/157,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,676.05

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