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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,124.99, 236,057.68 and 99,497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,124.99, 236,057.68 and 99,497.09 is: 137,250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,124.99 : 236,057.68 = 99,497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,124.99/236,057.68 = 99,497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,124.99x = 236,057.68 × 99,497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,124.99x = 23,487,051,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,051,734.67/171,124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,250.86

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