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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,336.83, 241,979.67 and 98,870.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,336.83, 241,979.67 and 98,870.67 is: 136,449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,336.83 : 241,979.67 = 98,870.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,336.83/241,979.67 = 98,870.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,336.83x = 241,979.67 × 98,870.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,336.83x = 23,924,692,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,692,099.28/175,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,449.90

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