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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,327.19, 252,490.48 and 98,157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,327.19, 252,490.48 and 98,157.29 is: 147,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,327.19 : 252,490.48 = 98,157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,327.19/252,490.48 = 98,157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,327.19x = 252,490.48 × 98,157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,327.19x = 24,783,781,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,783,781,653.43/168,327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,235.76

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