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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,179.38, 241,747.88 and 99,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,179.38, 241,747.88 and 99,727.88 is: 137,624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,179.38 : 241,747.88 = 99,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,179.38/241,747.88 = 99,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,179.38x = 241,747.88 × 99,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,179.38x = 24,109,001,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,109,001,859.52/175,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,624.66

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