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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,179.50, 241,742.29 and 98,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,179.50, 241,742.29 and 98,692.60 is: 136,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,179.50 : 241,742.29 = 98,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,179.50/241,742.29 = 98,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,179.50x = 241,742.29 × 98,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,179.50x = 23,858,175,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858,175,130.05/175,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,192.73

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