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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,354.29, 241,976.13 and 98,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,354.29, 241,976.13 and 98,869.44 is: 136,432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,354.29 : 241,976.13 = 98,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,354.29/241,976.13 = 98,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,354.29x = 241,976.13 × 98,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,354.29x = 23,924,044,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,044,466.47/175,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,432.62

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