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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,197.06, 243,148.48 and 99,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,197.06, 243,148.48 and 99,714.74 is: 137,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,197.06 : 243,148.48 = 99,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,197.06/243,148.48 = 99,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,197.06x = 243,148.48 × 99,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,197.06x = 24,245,487,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245,487,464.60/176,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,604.38

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