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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,179.02, 243,139.01 and 99,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,179.02, 243,139.01 and 99,698.14 is: 137,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,179.02 : 243,139.01 = 99,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,179.02/243,139.01 = 99,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,179.02x = 243,139.01 × 99,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,179.02x = 24,240,507,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,507,058.44/176,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,590.20

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