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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,336.62, 241,952.37 and 98,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,336.62, 241,952.37 and 98,858.43 is: 136,417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,336.62 : 241,952.37 = 98,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,336.62/241,952.37 = 98,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,336.62x = 241,952.37 × 98,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,336.62x = 23,919,031,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,919,031,432.98/175,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,417.77

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