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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,094.68, 236,125.26 and 99,470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,094.68, 236,125.26 and 99,470.16 is: 137,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,094.68 : 236,125.26 = 99,470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,094.68/236,125.26 = 99,470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,094.68x = 236,125.26 × 99,470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,094.68x = 23,487,417,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,417,392.24/171,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,277.31

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