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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,347.97, 243,376.07 and 99,885.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,347.97, 243,376.07 and 99,885.67 is: 137,851.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,347.97 : 243,376.07 = 99,885.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,347.97/243,376.07 = 99,885.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,347.97x = 243,376.07 × 99,885.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,347.97x = 24,309,781,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309,781,813.92/176,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,851.21

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