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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,169.83, 243,110.98 and 99,687.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,169.83, 243,110.98 and 99,687.53 is: 137,566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,169.83 : 243,110.98 = 99,687.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,169.83/243,110.98 = 99,687.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,169.83x = 243,110.98 × 99,687.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,169.83x = 24,235,133,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235,133,112.08/176,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,566.88

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