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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,377.52, 241,961.76 and 99,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,377.52, 241,961.76 and 99,872.56 is: 137,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,377.52 : 241,961.76 = 99,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,377.52/241,961.76 = 99,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,377.52x = 241,961.76 × 99,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,377.52x = 24,165,340,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,340,393.31/175,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,790.41

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