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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,158.36, 174,004.26 and 98,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,158.36, 174,004.26 and 98,312.44 is: 147,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,158.36 : 174,004.26 = 98,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,158.36/174,004.26 = 98,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,158.36x = 174,004.26 × 98,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,158.36x = 17,106,783,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106,783,370.99/116,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,271.22

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