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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,328.19, 252,491.98 and 98,158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,328.19, 252,491.98 and 98,158.29 is: 147,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,328.19 : 252,491.98 = 98,158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,328.19/252,491.98 = 98,158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,328.19x = 252,491.98 × 98,158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,328.19x = 24,784,180,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784,180,995.51/168,328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,237.26

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