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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,047.67, 241,566.77 and 99,596.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,047.67, 241,566.77 and 99,596.17 is: 137,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,047.67 : 241,566.77 = 99,596.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,047.67/241,566.77 = 99,596.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,047.67x = 241,566.77 × 99,596.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,047.67x = 24,059,125,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059,125,091.27/175,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,443.28

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