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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,247.66, 236,369.26 and 99,641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,247.66, 236,369.26 and 99,641.52 is: 137,532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,247.66 : 236,369.26 = 99,641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,247.66/236,369.26 = 99,641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,247.66x = 236,369.26 × 99,641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,247.66x = 23,552,192,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,192,347.68/171,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,532.93

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