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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,250.96, 236,405.64 and 99,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,250.96, 236,405.64 and 99,604.84 is: 137,500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,250.96 : 236,405.64 = 99,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,250.96/236,405.64 = 99,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,250.96x = 236,405.64 × 99,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,250.96x = 23,547,145,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547,145,947.30/171,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,500.81

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