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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,173.60, 241,739.80 and 99,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,173.60, 241,739.80 and 99,722 is: 137,616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,173.60 : 241,739.80 = 99,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,173.60/241,739.80 = 99,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,173.60x = 241,739.80 × 99,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,173.60x = 24,106,776,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,106,776,335.60/175,173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,616.49

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