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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,991.39, 229,061.49 and 98,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,991.39, 229,061.49 and 98,030.27 is: 135,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,991.39 : 229,061.49 = 98,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,991.39/229,061.49 = 98,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,991.39x = 229,061.49 × 98,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,991.39x = 22,454,959,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,959,455.00/165,991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,277.85

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