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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,167.06, 241,716.78 and 98,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,167.06, 241,716.78 and 98,682 is: 136,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,167.06 : 241,716.78 = 98,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,167.06/241,716.78 = 98,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,167.06x = 241,716.78 × 98,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,167.06x = 23,853,095,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,095,283.96/175,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,173.41

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