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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,066.98, 242,977.94 and 99,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,066.98, 242,977.94 and 99,584.59 is: 137,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,066.98 : 242,977.94 = 99,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,066.98/242,977.94 = 99,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,066.98x = 242,977.94 × 99,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,066.98x = 24,196,858,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196,858,533.94/176,066.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,429.85

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