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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,150.58, 236,159.17 and 99,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,150.58, 236,159.17 and 99,533.62 is: 137,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,150.58 : 236,159.17 = 99,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,150.58/236,159.17 = 99,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,150.58x = 236,159.17 × 99,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,150.58x = 23,505,777,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,505,777,086.30/171,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,339.75

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