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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,076.23, 244,335.28 and 99,541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,076.23, 244,335.28 and 99,541.55 is: 137,350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,076.23 : 244,335.28 = 99,541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,076.23/244,335.28 = 99,541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,076.23x = 244,335.28 × 99,541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,076.23x = 24,321,512,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321,512,492.30/177,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,350.52

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