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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,424.31, 242,075.61 and 98,938.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,424.31, 242,075.61 and 98,938.83 is: 136,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,424.31 : 242,075.61 = 98,938.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,424.31/242,075.61 = 98,938.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,424.31x = 242,075.61 × 98,938.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,424.31x = 23,950,677,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,677,624.94/175,424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,529.98

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