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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,969.26, 242,780.49 and 99,480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,969.26, 242,780.49 and 99,480.96 is: 137,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,969.26 : 242,780.49 = 99,480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,969.26/242,780.49 = 99,480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,969.26x = 242,780.49 × 99,480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,969.26x = 24,152,036,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,036,214.47/175,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,251.45

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