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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,467.78, 242,134.65 and 98,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,467.78, 242,134.65 and 98,998.92 is: 136,612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,467.78 : 242,134.65 = 98,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,467.78/242,134.65 = 98,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,467.78x = 242,134.65 × 98,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,467.78x = 23,971,068,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971,068,844.58/175,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,612.37

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