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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,183.50, 241,753.50 and 99,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,183.50, 241,753.50 and 99,732 is: 137,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,183.50 : 241,753.50 = 99,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,183.50/241,753.50 = 99,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,183.50x = 241,753.50 × 99,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,183.50x = 24,110,560,062
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,110,560,062/175,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,630.31

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