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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,149.88, 227,926.27 and 98,081.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,149.88, 227,926.27 and 98,081.88 is: 135,364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,149.88 : 227,926.27 = 98,081.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,149.88/227,926.27 = 98,081.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,149.88x = 227,926.27 × 98,081.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,149.88x = 22,355,437,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,437,062.99/165,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,364.54

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