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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,244.26, 236,219.49 and 99,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,244.26, 236,219.49 and 99,615.96 is: 137,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,244.26 : 236,219.49 = 99,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,244.26/236,219.49 = 99,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,244.26x = 236,219.49 × 99,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,244.26x = 23,531,231,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,231,267.06/171,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,413.26

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