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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,070.92, 242,974.89 and 99,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,070.92, 242,974.89 and 99,586.97 is: 137,428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,070.92 : 242,974.89 = 99,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,070.92/242,974.89 = 99,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,070.92x = 242,974.89 × 99,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,070.92x = 24,197,132,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197,132,777.46/176,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,428.34

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