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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,112.72, 236,164.72 and 99,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,112.72, 236,164.72 and 99,534.24 is: 137,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,112.72 : 236,164.72 = 99,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,112.72/236,164.72 = 99,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,112.72x = 236,164.72 × 99,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,112.72x = 23,506,475,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506,475,920.01/171,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,374.22

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