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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,436.79, 242,105.36 and 98,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,436.79, 242,105.36 and 98,959.52 is: 136,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,436.79 : 242,105.36 = 98,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,436.79/242,105.36 = 98,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,436.79x = 242,105.36 × 98,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,436.79x = 23,958,630,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958,630,325.49/175,436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,565.60

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