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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,764.84, 259,147.26 and 98,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,764.84, 259,147.26 and 98,841 is: 148,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,764.84 : 259,147.26 = 98,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,764.84/259,147.26 = 98,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,764.84x = 259,147.26 × 98,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,764.84x = 25,614,374,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,614,374,325.66/172,764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,261.50

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