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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,327.13, 241,939.31 and 98,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,327.13, 241,939.31 and 98,848.96 is: 136,404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,327.13 : 241,939.31 = 98,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,327.13/241,939.31 = 98,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,327.13x = 241,939.31 × 98,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,327.13x = 23,915,448,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,915,448,077.52/175,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,404.72

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