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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,989.82, 229,014.02 and 98,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,989.82, 229,014.02 and 98,030.85 is: 135,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,989.82 : 229,014.02 = 98,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,989.82/229,014.02 = 98,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,989.82x = 229,014.02 × 98,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,989.82x = 22,450,438,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,438,428.79/165,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,251.90

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