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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,427.16, 242,083.72 and 98,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,427.16, 242,083.72 and 98,948.24 is: 136,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,427.16 : 242,083.72 = 98,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,427.16/242,083.72 = 98,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,427.16x = 242,083.72 × 98,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,427.16x = 23,953,758,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953,758,026.65/175,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,545.32

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