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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,363.61, 242,004.33 and 98,886.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,363.61, 242,004.33 and 98,886.38 is: 136,464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,363.61 : 242,004.33 = 98,886.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,363.61/242,004.33 = 98,886.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,363.61x = 242,004.33 × 98,886.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,363.61x = 23,930,930,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930,930,928.00/175,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,464.64

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