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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,212.29, 243,169.44 and 99,730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,212.29, 243,169.44 and 99,730.01 is: 137,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,212.29 : 243,169.44 = 99,730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,212.29/243,169.44 = 99,730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,212.29x = 243,169.44 × 99,730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,212.29x = 24,251,289,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,251,289,467.05/176,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,625.41

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