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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,157.36, 174,002.76 and 98,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,157.36, 174,002.76 and 98,311.44 is: 147,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,157.36 : 174,002.76 = 98,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,157.36/174,002.76 = 98,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,157.36x = 174,002.76 × 98,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,157.36x = 17,106,461,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106,461,899.57/116,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,269.72

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