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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,819.20, 259,228.80 and 98,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,819.20, 259,228.80 and 98,169.60 is: 147,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,819.20 : 259,228.80 = 98,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,819.20/259,228.80 = 98,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,819.20x = 259,228.80 × 98,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,819.20x = 25,448,387,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,448,387,604.48/172,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,254.40

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