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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,126.41, 241,689.33 and 98,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,126.41, 241,689.33 and 98,660.52 is: 136,159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,126.41 : 241,689.33 = 98,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,126.41/241,689.33 = 98,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,126.41x = 241,689.33 × 98,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,126.41x = 23,845,194,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,194,976.25/175,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,159.90

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