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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,086.15, 236,128.19 and 99,507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,086.15, 236,128.19 and 99,507.69 is: 137,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,086.15 : 236,128.19 = 99,507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,086.15/236,128.19 = 99,507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,086.15x = 236,128.19 × 99,507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,086.15x = 23,496,570,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,496,570,233.24/171,086.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,337.65

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