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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,356.83, 242,007.27 and 98,890.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,356.83, 242,007.27 and 98,890.67 is: 136,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,356.83 : 242,007.27 = 98,890.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,356.83/242,007.27 = 98,890.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,356.83x = 242,007.27 × 98,890.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,356.83x = 23,932,261,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932,261,075.17/175,356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,477.50

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