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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,060.54, 236,042.55 and 99,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,060.54, 236,042.55 and 99,456.54 is: 137,237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,060.54 : 236,042.55 = 99,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,060.54/236,042.55 = 99,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,060.54x = 236,042.55 × 99,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,060.54x = 23,475,975,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475,975,315.78/171,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,237.82

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