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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,251.59, 241,848.72 and 98,756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,251.59, 241,848.72 and 98,756.02 is: 136,284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,251.59 : 241,848.72 = 98,756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,251.59/241,848.72 = 98,756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,251.59x = 241,848.72 × 98,756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,251.59x = 23,884,017,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884,017,029.29/175,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,284.17

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