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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,005.12, 241,507.80 and 98,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,005.12, 241,507.80 and 98,525.52 is: 135,965.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,005.12 : 241,507.80 = 98,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,005.12/241,507.80 = 98,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,005.12x = 241,507.80 × 98,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,005.12x = 23,794,681,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,681,579.06/175,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,965.63

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