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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,467.48, 242,147.47 and 98,986.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,467.48, 242,147.47 and 98,986.34 is: 136,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,467.48 : 242,147.47 = 98,986.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,467.48/242,147.47 = 98,986.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,467.48x = 242,147.47 × 98,986.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,467.48x = 23,969,290,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969,290,708.56/175,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,602.47

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