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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,869.72, 242,712.12 and 99,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,869.72, 242,712.12 and 99,362.28 is: 137,126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,869.72 : 242,712.12 = 99,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,869.72/242,712.12 = 99,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,869.72x = 242,712.12 × 99,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,869.72x = 24,116,429,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116,429,626.83/175,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,126.67

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