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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,444, 242,112.30 and 98,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,444, 242,112.30 and 98,962.84 is: 136,568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,444 : 242,112.30 = 98,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,444/242,112.30 = 98,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,444x = 242,112.30 × 98,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,444x = 23,960,120,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960,120,806.93/175,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,568.48

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