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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,481.44, 236,624.88 and 99,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,481.44, 236,624.88 and 99,846.36 is: 137,776.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,481.44 : 236,624.88 = 99,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,481.44/236,624.88 = 99,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,481.44x = 236,624.88 × 99,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,481.44x = 23,626,132,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,626,132,953.44/171,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,776.62

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