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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,804.47, 242,592.77 and 98,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,804.47, 242,592.77 and 98,265.60 is: 135,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,804.47 : 242,592.77 = 98,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,804.47/242,592.77 = 98,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,804.47x = 242,592.77 × 98,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,804.47x = 23,838,523,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838,523,608.38/175,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,596.80

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