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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,138.61, 241,676.93 and 98,633.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,138.61, 241,676.93 and 98,633.25 is: 136,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,138.61 : 241,676.93 = 98,633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,138.61/241,676.93 = 98,633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,138.61x = 241,676.93 × 98,633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,138.61x = 23,837,381,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837,381,055.92/175,138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,105.80

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