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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,223.52, 241,808.22 and 99,772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,223.52, 241,808.22 and 99,772.02 is: 137,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,223.52 : 241,808.22 = 99,772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,223.52/241,808.22 = 99,772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,223.52x = 241,808.22 × 99,772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,223.52x = 24,125,694,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125,694,562.00/175,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,685.25

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