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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,158.14, 241,718.98 and 98,678.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,158.14, 241,718.98 and 98,678.16 is: 136,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,158.14 : 241,718.98 = 98,678.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,158.14/241,718.98 = 98,678.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,158.14x = 241,718.98 × 98,678.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,158.14x = 23,852,382,481.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,382,481.49/175,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,176.27

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