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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,357.76, 242,017.42 and 98,892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,357.76, 242,017.42 and 98,892.58 is: 136,485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,357.76 : 242,017.42 = 98,892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,357.76/242,017.42 = 98,892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,357.76x = 242,017.42 × 98,892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,357.76x = 23,933,727,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,933,727,068.74/175,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,485.13

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