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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,205.91, 243,160.66 and 99,723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,205.91, 243,160.66 and 99,723.61 is: 137,616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,205.91 : 243,160.66 = 99,723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,205.91/243,160.66 = 99,723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,205.91x = 243,160.66 × 99,723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,205.91x = 24,248,858,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,248,858,828.76/176,205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,616.61

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