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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,469.48, 242,150.23 and 98,988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,469.48, 242,150.23 and 98,988.34 is: 136,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,469.48 : 242,150.23 = 98,988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,469.48/242,150.23 = 98,988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,469.48x = 242,150.23 × 98,988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,469.48x = 23,970,049,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970,049,298.32/175,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,605.23

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