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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,512.54, 242,186.44 and 99,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,512.54, 242,186.44 and 99,027.24 is: 136,645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,512.54 : 242,186.44 = 99,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,512.54/242,186.44 = 99,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,512.54x = 242,186.44 × 99,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,512.54x = 23,983,054,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983,054,718.63/175,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,645.82

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