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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,247.66, 236,369.28 and 99,641.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,247.66, 236,369.28 and 99,641.53 is: 137,532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,247.66 : 236,369.28 = 99,641.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,247.66/236,369.28 = 99,641.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,247.66x = 236,369.28 × 99,641.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,247.66x = 23,552,196,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,196,704.20/171,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,532.95

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