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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,537.98, 242,240.03 and 98,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,537.98, 242,240.03 and 98,014.82 is: 135,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,537.98 : 242,240.03 = 98,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,537.98/242,240.03 = 98,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,537.98x = 242,240.03 × 98,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,537.98x = 23,743,113,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,743,113,052.77/175,537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,259.12

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