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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,033.04, 236,007.30 and 99,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,033.04, 236,007.30 and 99,398.08 is: 137,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,033.04 : 236,007.30 = 99,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,033.04/236,007.30 = 99,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,033.04x = 236,007.30 × 99,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,033.04x = 23,458,672,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,458,672,485.98/171,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,158.72

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