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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,748.63, 242,533.88 and 99,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,748.63, 242,533.88 and 99,268.64 is: 136,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,748.63 : 242,533.88 = 99,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,748.63/242,533.88 = 99,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,748.63x = 242,533.88 × 99,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,748.63x = 24,076,006,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,076,006,712.51/175,748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,991.15

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