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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,354.83, 242,004.51 and 98,888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,354.83, 242,004.51 and 98,888.67 is: 136,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,354.83 : 242,004.51 = 98,888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,354.83/242,004.51 = 98,888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,354.83x = 242,004.51 × 98,888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,354.83x = 23,931,504,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931,504,127.90/175,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,474.74

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