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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,212.10, 241,797.68 and 98,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,212.10, 241,797.68 and 98,731.90 is: 136,252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,212.10 : 241,797.68 = 98,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,212.10/241,797.68 = 98,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,212.10x = 241,797.68 × 98,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,212.10x = 23,873,144,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873,144,361.99/175,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,252.83

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