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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,052.11, 236,089.37 and 99,473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,052.11, 236,089.37 and 99,473.42 is: 137,295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,052.11 : 236,089.37 = 99,473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,052.11/236,089.37 = 99,473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,052.11x = 236,089.37 × 99,473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,052.11x = 23,484,617,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,617,898.45/171,052.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,295.11

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