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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,983.26, 149,153.99 and 81,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,983.26, 149,153.99 and 81,837.18 is: 123,317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,983.26 : 149,153.99 = 81,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,983.26/149,153.99 = 81,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,983.26x = 149,153.99 × 81,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,983.26x = 12,206,341,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,341,518.16/98,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,317.23

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