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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,174.08, 241,726.44 and 98,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,174.08, 241,726.44 and 98,689 is: 136,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,174.08 : 241,726.44 = 98,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,174.08/241,726.44 = 98,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,174.08x = 241,726.44 × 98,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,174.08x = 23,855,740,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,855,740,637.16/175,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,183.05

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