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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,153.33, 236,162.97 and 99,536.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,153.33, 236,162.97 and 99,536.37 is: 137,343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,153.33 : 236,162.97 = 99,536.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,153.33/236,162.97 = 99,536.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,153.33x = 236,162.97 × 99,536.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,153.33x = 23,506,804,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506,804,762.22/171,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,343.54

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