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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,293.25, 228,104.70 and 98,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,293.25, 228,104.70 and 98,225.25 is: 135,550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,293.25 : 228,104.70 = 98,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,293.25/228,104.70 = 98,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,293.25x = 228,104.70 × 98,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,293.25x = 22,405,641,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,641,183.68/165,293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,550.85

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