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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,259.15, 163,804.68 and 98,131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109,259.15, 163,804.68 and 98,131.77 is: 147,122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,259.15 : 163,804.68 = 98,131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,259.15/163,804.68 = 98,131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,259.15x = 163,804.68 × 98,131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,259.15x = 16,074,443,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,074,443,182.68/109,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,122.18

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