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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,159.79, 241,670.51 and 98,652.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,159.79, 241,670.51 and 98,652.15 is: 136,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,159.79 : 241,670.51 = 98,652.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,159.79/241,670.51 = 98,652.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,159.79x = 241,670.51 × 98,652.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,159.79x = 23,841,315,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,841,315,612.66/175,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,111.81

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