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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,145.28, 241,683.06 and 98,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,145.28, 241,683.06 and 98,662.24 is: 136,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,145.28 : 241,683.06 = 98,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,145.28/241,683.06 = 98,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,145.28x = 241,683.06 × 98,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,145.28x = 23,844,992,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,992,069.65/175,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,144.07

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