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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,270.96, 236,433.24 and 99,624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,270.96, 236,433.24 and 99,624.84 is: 137,528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,270.96 : 236,433.24 = 99,624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,270.96/236,433.24 = 99,624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,270.96x = 236,433.24 × 99,624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,270.96x = 23,554,623,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554,623,705.68/171,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,528.42

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