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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,166.39, 241,679.54 and 98,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,166.39, 241,679.54 and 98,658.74 is: 136,120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,166.39 : 241,679.54 = 98,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,166.39/241,679.54 = 98,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,166.39x = 241,679.54 × 98,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,166.39x = 23,843,797,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,797,198.49/175,166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,120.85

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