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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,206.40, 236,211.20 and 99,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,206.40, 236,211.20 and 99,571.20 is: 137,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,206.40 : 236,211.20 = 99,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,206.40/236,211.20 = 99,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,206.40x = 236,211.20 × 99,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,206.40x = 23,519,832,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519,832,637.44/171,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,377.06

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