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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,404.96, 243,458.72 and 99,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,404.96, 243,458.72 and 99,929.28 is: 137,913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,404.96 : 243,458.72 = 99,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,404.96/243,458.72 = 99,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,404.96x = 243,458.72 × 99,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,404.96x = 24,328,654,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328,654,599.32/176,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,913.67

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