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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,169.06, 241,719.54 and 98,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,169.06, 241,719.54 and 98,684 is: 136,176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,169.06 : 241,719.54 = 98,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,169.06/241,719.54 = 98,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,169.06x = 241,719.54 × 98,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,169.06x = 23,853,851,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,851,085.36/175,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,176.17

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