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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,191.57, 241,748.49 and 98,723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,191.57, 241,748.49 and 98,723.11 is: 136,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,191.57 : 241,748.49 = 98,723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,191.57/241,748.49 = 98,723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,191.57x = 241,748.49 × 98,723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,191.57x = 23,866,162,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866,162,770.60/175,191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,228.95

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