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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,279.68, 229,383.72 and 98,263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,279.68, 229,383.72 and 98,263.74 is: 135,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,279.68 : 229,383.72 = 98,263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,279.68/229,383.72 = 98,263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,279.68x = 229,383.72 × 98,263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,279.68x = 22,540,102,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,102,222.31/166,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,555.36

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