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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,362.36, 241,942 and 98,871.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,362.36, 241,942 and 98,871.88 is: 136,410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,362.36 : 241,942 = 98,871.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,362.36/241,942 = 98,871.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,362.36x = 241,942 × 98,871.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,362.36x = 23,921,260,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921,260,390.96/175,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,410.46

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