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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,051.38, 241,572.36 and 99,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,051.38, 241,572.36 and 99,604.74 is: 137,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,051.38 : 241,572.36 = 99,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,051.38/241,572.36 = 99,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,051.38x = 241,572.36 × 99,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,051.38x = 24,061,752,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,061,752,108.99/175,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,455.37

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