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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,961.76, 242,770.14 and 99,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,961.76, 242,770.14 and 99,473.46 is: 137,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,961.76 : 242,770.14 = 99,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,961.76/242,770.14 = 99,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,961.76x = 242,770.14 × 99,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,961.76x = 24,149,185,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,149,185,810.48/175,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,241.10

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