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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,044.67, 236,079.11 and 99,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,044.67, 236,079.11 and 99,465.98 is: 137,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,044.67 : 236,079.11 = 99,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,044.67/236,079.11 = 99,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,044.67x = 236,079.11 × 99,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,044.67x = 23,481,840,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,481,840,033.68/171,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,284.84

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