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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,591.49, 242,315.97 and 99,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,591.49, 242,315.97 and 99,126.68 is: 136,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,591.49 : 242,315.97 = 99,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,591.49/242,315.97 = 99,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,591.49x = 242,315.97 × 99,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,591.49x = 24,019,977,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019,977,617.08/175,591.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,794.66

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