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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,222.95, 236,307.62 and 99,605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,222.95, 236,307.62 and 99,605.99 is: 137,467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,222.95 : 236,307.62 = 99,605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,222.95/236,307.62 = 99,605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,222.95x = 236,307.62 × 99,605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,222.95x = 23,537,653,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537,653,502.12/171,222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,467.87

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