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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,425.16, 242,080.96 and 98,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,425.16, 242,080.96 and 98,946.24 is: 136,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,425.16 : 242,080.96 = 98,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,425.16/242,080.96 = 98,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,425.16x = 242,080.96 × 98,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,425.16x = 23,953,000,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953,000,767.59/175,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,542.56

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