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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,085.24, 225,059.88 and 98,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,085.24, 225,059.88 and 98,545.52 is: 135,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,085.24 : 225,059.88 = 98,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,085.24/225,059.88 = 98,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,085.24x = 225,059.88 × 98,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,085.24x = 22,178,642,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,642,905.74/163,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,994.18

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