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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,422.67, 236,563.97 and 99,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,422.67, 236,563.97 and 99,851.88 is: 137,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,422.67 : 236,563.97 = 99,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,422.67/236,563.97 = 99,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,422.67x = 236,563.97 × 99,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,422.67x = 23,621,356,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,621,356,645.50/171,422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,795.99

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