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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,104.30, 262,235.33 and 99,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,104.30, 262,235.33 and 99,996.78 is: 149,754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,104.30 : 262,235.33 = 99,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,104.30/262,235.33 = 99,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,104.30x = 262,235.33 × 99,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,104.30x = 26,222,688,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,688,602.24/175,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,754.68

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