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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,120.02, 241,664.76 and 98,638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,120.02, 241,664.76 and 98,638.92 is: 136,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,120.02 : 241,664.76 = 98,638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,120.02/241,664.76 = 98,638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,120.02x = 241,664.76 × 98,638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,120.02x = 23,837,550,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,550,928.46/175,120.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,121.22

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