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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,739.44, 253,502.82 and 98,667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,739.44, 253,502.82 and 98,667.96 is: 148,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,739.44 : 253,502.82 = 98,667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,739.44/253,502.82 = 98,667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,739.44x = 253,502.82 × 98,667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,739.44x = 25,012,606,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012,606,103.65/168,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,232.13

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