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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,783.80, 254,675.70 and 98,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,783.80, 254,675.70 and 98,827.80 is: 148,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,783.80 : 254,675.70 = 98,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,783.80/254,675.70 = 98,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,783.80x = 254,675.70 × 98,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,783.80x = 25,169,039,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,039,144.46/169,783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,241.70

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