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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,137.61, 241,675.55 and 98,632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,137.61, 241,675.55 and 98,632.25 is: 136,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,137.61 : 241,675.55 = 98,632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,137.61/241,675.55 = 98,632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,137.61x = 241,675.55 × 98,632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,137.61x = 23,837,002,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,002,841.10/175,137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,104.42

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