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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,549.48, 235,769.10 and 98,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,549.48, 235,769.10 and 98,413 is: 147,272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,549.48 : 235,769.10 = 98,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,549.48/235,769.10 = 98,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,549.48x = 235,769.10 × 98,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,549.48x = 23,202,744,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202,744,438.30/157,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,272.75

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