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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,159.36, 174,005.76 and 98,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,159.36, 174,005.76 and 98,313.44 is: 147,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,159.36 : 174,005.76 = 98,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,159.36/174,005.76 = 98,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,159.36x = 174,005.76 × 98,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,159.36x = 17,107,104,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107,104,845.41/116,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,272.72

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