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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,064.98, 242,975.18 and 99,582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,064.98, 242,975.18 and 99,582.59 is: 137,427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,064.98 : 242,975.18 = 99,582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,064.98/242,975.18 = 99,582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,064.98x = 242,975.18 × 99,582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,064.98x = 24,196,096,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196,096,017.33/176,064.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,427.08

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