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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,736.19, 253,497.95 and 98,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,736.19, 253,497.95 and 98,664.71 is: 148,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,736.19 : 253,497.95 = 98,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,736.19/253,497.95 = 98,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,736.19x = 253,497.95 × 98,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,736.19x = 25,011,301,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,011,301,722.34/168,736.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,227.25

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