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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,114.98, 219,524 and 98,663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,114.98, 219,524 and 98,663.86 is: 136,122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,114.98 : 219,524 = 98,663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,114.98/219,524 = 98,663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,114.98x = 219,524 × 98,663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,114.98x = 21,659,085,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,085,202.64/159,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,122.23

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