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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,383.92, 243,397.26 and 99,910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,383.92, 243,397.26 and 99,910.74 is: 137,869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,383.92 : 243,397.26 = 99,910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,383.92/243,397.26 = 99,910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,383.92x = 243,397.26 × 99,910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,383.92x = 24,318,000,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,000,360.57/176,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,869.71

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