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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,014.96, 236,033.88 and 99,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,014.96, 236,033.88 and 99,409.52 is: 137,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,014.96 : 236,033.88 = 99,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,014.96/236,033.88 = 99,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,014.96x = 236,033.88 × 99,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,014.96x = 23,464,014,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464,014,714.54/171,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,204.46

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