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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,182.39, 241,751.97 and 99,730.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,182.39, 241,751.97 and 99,730.89 is: 137,628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,182.39 : 241,751.97 = 99,730.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,182.39/241,751.97 = 99,730.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,182.39x = 241,751.97 × 99,730.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,182.39x = 24,110,139,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,110,139,127.35/175,182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,628.78

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