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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,167.88, 241,731.94 and 99,716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,167.88, 241,731.94 and 99,716.38 is: 137,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,167.88 : 241,731.94 = 99,716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,167.88/241,731.94 = 99,716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,167.88x = 241,731.94 × 99,716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,167.88x = 24,104,633,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104,633,987.18/175,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,608.76

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