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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,732.60, 253,098.90 and 98,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,732.60, 253,098.90 and 98,575.80 is: 147,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,732.60 : 253,098.90 = 98,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,732.60/253,098.90 = 98,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,732.60x = 253,098.90 × 98,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,732.60x = 24,949,426,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,949,426,546.62/168,732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,863.70

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