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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,104.81, 262,236.08 and 99,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,104.81, 262,236.08 and 99,997.29 is: 149,755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,104.81 : 262,236.08 = 99,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,104.81/262,236.08 = 99,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,104.81x = 262,236.08 × 99,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,104.81x = 26,222,896,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222,896,840.24/175,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,755.43

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