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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,176.39, 241,743.69 and 99,724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,176.39, 241,743.69 and 99,724.89 is: 137,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,176.39 : 241,743.69 = 99,724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,176.39/241,743.69 = 99,724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,176.39x = 241,743.69 × 99,724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,176.39x = 24,107,862,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,862,893.44/175,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,620.50

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