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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,117.22, 241,667.52 and 98,637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,117.22, 241,667.52 and 98,637.74 is: 136,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,117.22 : 241,667.52 = 98,637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,117.22/241,667.52 = 98,637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,117.22x = 241,667.52 × 98,637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,117.22x = 23,837,538,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,538,004.20/175,117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,123.32

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