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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,172.07, 243,114.09 and 99,689.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,172.07, 243,114.09 and 99,689.79 is: 137,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,172.07 : 243,114.09 = 99,689.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,172.07/243,114.09 = 99,689.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,172.07x = 243,114.09 × 99,689.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,172.07x = 24,235,992,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235,992,578.14/176,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,570.01

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