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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,446.16, 242,101.72 and 98,940.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,446.16, 242,101.72 and 98,940.71 is: 136,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,446.16 : 242,101.72 = 98,940.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,446.16/242,101.72 = 98,940.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,446.16x = 242,101.72 × 98,940.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,446.16x = 23,953,716,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953,716,069.02/175,446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,530.30

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