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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,210.64, 243,182.70 and 99,729.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,210.64, 243,182.70 and 99,729.81 is: 137,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,210.64 : 243,182.70 = 99,729.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,210.64/243,182.70 = 99,729.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,210.64x = 243,182.70 × 99,729.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,210.64x = 24,252,564,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252,564,466.29/176,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,633.94

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