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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,223.82, 236,308.83 and 99,606.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,223.82, 236,308.83 and 99,606.86 is: 137,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,223.82 : 236,308.83 = 99,606.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,223.82/236,308.83 = 99,606.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,223.82x = 236,308.83 × 99,606.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,223.82x = 23,537,980,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537,980,546.57/171,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,469.08

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