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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,211.52, 241,765.44 and 98,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,211.52, 241,765.44 and 98,727.36 is: 136,228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,211.52 : 241,765.44 = 98,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,211.52/241,765.44 = 98,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,211.52x = 241,765.44 × 98,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,211.52x = 23,868,863,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,868,863,630.44/175,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,228.85

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