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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,179.60, 241,748.08 and 99,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,179.60, 241,748.08 and 99,728 is: 137,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,179.60 : 241,748.08 = 99,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,179.60/241,748.08 = 99,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,179.60x = 241,748.08 × 99,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,179.60x = 24,109,052,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,109,052,522.24/175,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,624.77

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