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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,591.99, 242,316.66 and 99,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,591.99, 242,316.66 and 99,127.18 is: 136,795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,591.99 : 242,316.66 = 99,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,591.99/242,316.66 = 99,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,591.99x = 242,316.66 × 99,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,591.99x = 24,020,167,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,020,167,172.82/175,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,795.35

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