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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,271.12, 236,296.48 and 99,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,271.12, 236,296.48 and 99,592.20 is: 137,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,271.12 : 236,296.48 = 99,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,271.12/236,296.48 = 99,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,271.12x = 236,296.48 × 99,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,271.12x = 23,533,286,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,533,286,295.46/171,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,403.70

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