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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,250.59, 241,847.34 and 98,755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,250.59, 241,847.34 and 98,755.02 is: 136,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,250.59 : 241,847.34 = 98,755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,250.59/241,847.34 = 98,755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,250.59x = 241,847.34 × 98,755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,250.59x = 23,883,640,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883,640,041.76/175,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,282.80

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