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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,875.15, 244,061.17 and 99,347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,875.15, 244,061.17 and 99,347.82 is: 137,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,875.15 : 244,061.17 = 99,347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,875.15/244,061.17 = 99,347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,875.15x = 244,061.17 × 99,347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,875.15x = 24,246,945,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,246,945,581.67/176,875.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,085.09

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