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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,327.52, 241,892.88 and 99,822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,327.52, 241,892.88 and 99,822.56 is: 137,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,327.52 : 241,892.88 = 99,822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,327.52/241,892.88 = 99,822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,327.52x = 241,892.88 × 99,822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,327.52x = 24,146,366,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146,366,527.37/175,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,721.49

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