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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,056.73, 219,477.02 and 98,605.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,056.73, 219,477.02 and 98,605.31 is: 136,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,056.73 : 219,477.02 = 98,605.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,056.73/219,477.02 = 98,605.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,056.73x = 219,477.02 × 98,605.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,056.73x = 21,641,598,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641,598,004.56/159,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,062.13

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