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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,052.38, 241,573.74 and 99,605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,052.38, 241,573.74 and 99,605.74 is: 137,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,052.38 : 241,573.74 = 99,605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,052.38/241,573.74 = 99,605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,052.38x = 241,573.74 × 99,605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,052.38x = 24,062,131,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,131,137.27/175,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,456.75

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