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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,254.80, 241,851.36 and 99,803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,254.80, 241,851.36 and 99,803.28 is: 137,728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,254.80 : 241,851.36 = 99,803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,254.80/241,851.36 = 99,803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,254.80x = 241,851.36 × 99,803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,254.80x = 24,137,559,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,559,000.46/175,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,728.38

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