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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,005.13, 242,885.54 and 99,539.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,005.13, 242,885.54 and 99,539.27 is: 137,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,005.13 : 242,885.54 = 99,539.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,005.13/242,885.54 = 99,539.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,005.13x = 242,885.54 × 99,539.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,005.13x = 24,176,647,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176,647,633.03/176,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,363.32

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