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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,189.17, 241,761.29 and 99,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,189.17, 241,761.29 and 99,737.67 is: 137,638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,189.17 : 241,761.29 = 99,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,189.17/241,761.29 = 99,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,189.17x = 241,761.29 × 99,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,189.17x = 24,112,707,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,707,262.11/175,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,638.12

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