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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,741.44, 253,505.82 and 98,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,741.44, 253,505.82 and 98,669.96 is: 148,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,741.44 : 253,505.82 = 98,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,741.44/253,505.82 = 98,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,741.44x = 253,505.82 × 98,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,741.44x = 25,013,409,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013,409,119.17/168,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,235.13

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