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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,127.48, 236,061.12 and 99,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,127.48, 236,061.12 and 99,499.58 is: 137,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,127.48 : 236,061.12 = 99,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,127.48/236,061.12 = 99,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,127.48x = 236,061.12 × 99,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,127.48x = 23,487,982,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,982,294.33/171,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,254.30

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