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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,012.46, 241,498.71 and 98,530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,012.46, 241,498.71 and 98,530.17 is: 135,961.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,012.46 : 241,498.71 = 98,530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,012.46/241,498.71 = 98,530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,012.46x = 241,498.71 × 98,530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,012.46x = 23,794,908,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,908,951.08/175,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,961.23

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