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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,333.52, 241,901.16 and 99,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,333.52, 241,901.16 and 99,828.56 is: 137,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,333.52 : 241,901.16 = 99,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,333.52/241,901.16 = 99,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,333.52x = 241,901.16 × 99,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,333.52x = 24,148,644,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,644,465.13/175,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,729.76

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