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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,376.38, 241,961.31 and 98,885.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,376.38, 241,961.31 and 98,885.86 is: 136,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,376.38 : 241,961.31 = 98,885.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,376.38/241,961.31 = 98,885.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,376.38x = 241,961.31 × 98,885.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,376.38x = 23,926,552,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,926,552,226.08/175,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,429.73

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