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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,061.54, 236,043.93 and 99,457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,061.54, 236,043.93 and 99,457.54 is: 137,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,061.54 : 236,043.93 = 99,457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,061.54/236,043.93 = 99,457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,061.54x = 236,043.93 × 99,457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,061.54x = 23,476,348,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476,348,609.73/171,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,239.20

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