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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,335.61, 241,951 and 98,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,335.61, 241,951 and 98,857.44 is: 136,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,335.61 : 241,951 = 98,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,335.61/241,951 = 98,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,335.61x = 241,951 × 98,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,335.61x = 23,918,656,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918,656,465.44/175,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,416.42

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