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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,626.24, 235,884.60 and 98,489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,626.24, 235,884.60 and 98,489.76 is: 147,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,626.24 : 235,884.60 = 98,489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,626.24/235,884.60 = 98,489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,626.24x = 235,884.60 × 98,489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,626.24x = 23,232,217,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,217,641.70/157,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,388.01

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