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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,125.48, 236,058.37 and 99,497.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,125.48, 236,058.37 and 99,497.59 is: 137,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,125.48 : 236,058.37 = 99,497.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,125.48/236,058.37 = 99,497.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,125.48x = 236,058.37 × 99,497.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,125.48x = 23,487,238,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,238,075.44/171,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,251.55

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