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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,333.61, 241,948.24 and 98,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,333.61, 241,948.24 and 98,855.44 is: 136,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,333.61 : 241,948.24 = 98,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,333.61/241,948.24 = 98,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,333.61x = 241,948.24 × 98,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,333.61x = 23,917,898,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,917,898,870.42/175,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,413.65

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