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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,231.30, 236,241.97 and 99,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,231.30, 236,241.97 and 99,596.12 is: 137,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,231.30 : 236,241.97 = 99,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,231.30/236,241.97 = 99,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,231.30x = 236,241.97 × 99,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,231.30x = 23,528,782,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,782,162.96/171,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,409.35

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