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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,200.11, 243,156.06 and 99,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,200.11, 243,156.06 and 99,717.82 is: 137,610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,200.11 : 243,156.06 = 99,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,200.11/243,156.06 = 99,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,200.11x = 243,156.06 × 99,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,200.11x = 24,246,991,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,246,991,615.10/176,200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,610.54

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