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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,851.93, 242,672.46 and 99,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,851.93, 242,672.46 and 99,369.41 is: 137,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,851.93 : 242,672.46 = 99,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,851.93/242,672.46 = 99,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,851.93x = 242,672.46 × 99,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,851.93x = 24,114,217,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114,217,960.09/175,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,127.97

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