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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,167.39, 241,680.91 and 98,659.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,167.39, 241,680.91 and 98,659.74 is: 136,122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,167.39 : 241,680.91 = 98,659.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,167.39/241,680.91 = 98,659.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,167.39x = 241,680.91 × 98,659.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,167.39x = 23,844,175,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,175,743.56/175,167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,122.23

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