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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,423.11, 242,083.81 and 98,942.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,423.11, 242,083.81 and 98,942.05 is: 136,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,423.11 : 242,083.81 = 98,942.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,423.11/242,083.81 = 98,942.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,423.11x = 242,083.81 × 98,942.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,423.11x = 23,952,268,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952,268,433.21/175,423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,539.98

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