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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,218, 241,844.04 and 99,810.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,218, 241,844.04 and 99,810.96 is: 137,763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,218 : 241,844.04 = 99,810.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,218/241,844.04 = 99,810.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,218x = 241,844.04 × 99,810.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,218x = 24,138,685,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138,685,802.68/175,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,763.73

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