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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,447.53, 225,575.91 and 98,952.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,447.53, 225,575.91 and 98,952.33 is: 136,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,447.53 : 225,575.91 = 98,952.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,447.53/225,575.91 = 98,952.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,447.53x = 225,575.91 × 98,952.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,447.53x = 22,321,261,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,261,886.37/163,447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,565.31

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