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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,168.06, 241,718.16 and 98,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,168.06, 241,718.16 and 98,683 is: 136,174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,168.06 : 241,718.16 = 98,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,168.06/241,718.16 = 98,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,168.06x = 241,718.16 × 98,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,168.06x = 23,853,473,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,473,183.28/175,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,174.79

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