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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,248.78, 241,843.02 and 99,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,248.78, 241,843.02 and 99,797.28 is: 137,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,248.78 : 241,843.02 = 99,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,248.78/241,843.02 = 99,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,248.78x = 241,843.02 × 99,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,248.78x = 24,135,275,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135,275,582.99/175,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,720.08

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