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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,166.06, 241,715.40 and 98,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,166.06, 241,715.40 and 98,681 is: 136,172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,166.06 : 241,715.40 = 98,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,166.06/241,715.40 = 98,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,166.06x = 241,715.40 × 98,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,166.06x = 23,852,717,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,717,387.40/175,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,172.03

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