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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,993.95, 229,019.72 and 98,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,993.95, 229,019.72 and 98,034.98 is: 135,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,993.95 : 229,019.72 = 98,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,993.95/229,019.72 = 98,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,993.95x = 229,019.72 × 98,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,993.95x = 22,451,942,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451,942,034.53/165,993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,257.60

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