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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,268.76, 241,870.88 and 99,824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,268.76, 241,870.88 and 99,824.28 is: 137,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,268.76 : 241,870.88 = 99,824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,268.76/241,870.88 = 99,824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,268.76x = 241,870.88 × 99,824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,268.76x = 24,144,586,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144,586,448.97/175,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,757.50

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