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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,322.32, 243,339.87 and 99,854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,322.32, 243,339.87 and 99,854.93 is: 137,808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,322.32 : 243,339.87 = 99,854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,322.32/243,339.87 = 99,854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,322.32x = 243,339.87 × 99,854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,322.32x = 24,298,684,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,298,684,468.36/176,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,808.33

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