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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,377.28, 242,044.35 and 98,912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,377.28, 242,044.35 and 98,912.08 is: 136,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,377.28 : 242,044.35 = 98,912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,377.28/242,044.35 = 98,912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,377.28x = 242,044.35 × 98,912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,377.28x = 23,941,110,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941,110,110.75/175,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,512.04

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