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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,989.73, 305,765.84 and 98,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,989.73, 305,765.84 and 98,663.81 is: 147,889.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,989.73 : 305,765.84 = 98,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,989.73/305,765.84 = 98,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,989.73x = 305,765.84 × 98,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,989.73x = 30,168,022,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168,022,248.93/203,989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,889.91

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