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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,065.98, 242,976.56 and 99,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,065.98, 242,976.56 and 99,583.59 is: 137,428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,065.98 : 242,976.56 = 99,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,065.98/242,976.56 = 99,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,065.98x = 242,976.56 × 99,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,065.98x = 24,196,478,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196,478,130.65/176,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,428.47

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