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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,096.18, 236,127.33 and 99,471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,096.18, 236,127.33 and 99,471.66 is: 137,279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,096.18 : 236,127.33 = 99,471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,096.18/236,127.33 = 99,471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,096.18x = 236,127.33 × 99,471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,096.18x = 23,487,977,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,977,486.47/171,096.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,279.38

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