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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,849.96, 242,683.14 and 99,367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,849.96, 242,683.14 and 99,367.06 is: 137,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,849.96 : 242,683.14 = 99,367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,849.96/242,683.14 = 99,367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,849.96x = 242,683.14 × 99,367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,849.96x = 24,114,710,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114,710,133.37/175,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,132.30

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