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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,983.60, 253,475.40 and 98,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,983.60, 253,475.40 and 98,826.80 is: 148,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,983.60 : 253,475.40 = 98,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,983.60/253,475.40 = 98,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,983.60x = 253,475.40 × 98,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,983.60x = 25,050,162,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,050,162,660.72/168,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,240.20

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