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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,570.74, 242,287.34 and 99,105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,570.74, 242,287.34 and 99,105.93 is: 136,766.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,570.74 : 242,287.34 = 99,105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,570.74/242,287.34 = 99,105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,570.74x = 242,287.34 × 99,105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,570.74x = 24,012,111,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012,111,662.40/175,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,766.02

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