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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,368.78, 242,032.62 and 98,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,368.78, 242,032.62 and 98,903.58 is: 136,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,368.78 : 242,032.62 = 98,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,368.78/242,032.62 = 98,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,368.78x = 242,032.62 × 98,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,368.78x = 23,937,892,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937,892,594.78/175,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,500.31

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