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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,536.24, 235,749.60 and 98,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,536.24, 235,749.60 and 98,399.76 is: 147,253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,536.24 : 235,749.60 = 98,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,536.24/235,749.60 = 98,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,536.24x = 235,749.60 × 98,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,536.24x = 23,197,704,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,704,060.10/157,536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,253.13

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