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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,159.62, 253,659.97 and 98,102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,159.62, 253,659.97 and 98,102.45 is: 147,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,159.62 : 253,659.97 = 98,102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,159.62/253,659.97 = 98,102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,159.62x = 253,659.97 × 98,102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,159.62x = 24,884,664,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884,664,523.93/169,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,107.59

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