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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,451.39, 242,122.66 and 98,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,451.39, 242,122.66 and 98,970.24 is: 136,578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,451.39 : 242,122.66 = 98,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,451.39/242,122.66 = 98,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,451.39x = 242,122.66 × 98,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,451.39x = 23,962,937,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962,937,769.64/175,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,578.79

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