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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,444.16, 242,098.97 and 98,938.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,444.16, 242,098.97 and 98,938.71 is: 136,527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,444.16 : 242,098.97 = 98,938.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,444.16/242,098.97 = 98,938.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,444.16x = 242,098.97 × 98,938.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,444.16x = 23,952,959,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952,959,289.44/175,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,527.54

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