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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,165.06, 241,714.02 and 98,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,165.06, 241,714.02 and 98,680 is: 136,170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,165.06 : 241,714.02 = 98,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,165.06/241,714.02 = 98,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,165.06x = 241,714.02 × 98,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,165.06x = 23,852,339,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,339,493.60/175,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,170.65

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