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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,170.06, 241,720.92 and 98,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,170.06, 241,720.92 and 98,685 is: 136,177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,170.06 : 241,720.92 = 98,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,170.06/241,720.92 = 98,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,170.06x = 241,720.92 × 98,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,170.06x = 23,854,228,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854,228,990.20/175,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,177.55

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