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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,434.41, 242,084.87 and 98,949.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,434.41, 242,084.87 and 98,949.29 is: 136,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,434.41 : 242,084.87 = 98,949.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,434.41/242,084.87 = 98,949.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,434.41x = 242,084.87 × 98,949.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,434.41x = 23,954,125,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954,125,511.50/175,434.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,541.77

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