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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,571.88, 242,288.13 and 99,115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,571.88, 242,288.13 and 99,115.71 is: 136,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,571.88 : 242,288.13 = 99,115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,571.88/242,288.13 = 99,115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,571.88x = 242,288.13 × 99,115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,571.88x = 24,014,560,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014,560,029.52/175,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,779.08

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