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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,013.68, 242,903.76 and 99,544.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,013.68, 242,903.76 and 99,544.27 is: 137,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,013.68 : 242,903.76 = 99,544.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,013.68/242,903.76 = 99,544.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,013.68x = 242,903.76 × 99,544.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,013.68x = 24,179,676,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,179,676,254.94/176,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,373.85

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