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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,416.91, 242,069.84 and 98,959.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,416.91, 242,069.84 and 98,959.39 is: 136,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,416.91 : 242,069.84 = 98,959.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,416.91/242,069.84 = 98,959.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,416.91x = 242,069.84 × 98,959.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,416.91x = 23,955,083,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,955,083,209.00/175,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,560.85

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