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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,482.44, 236,626.26 and 99,847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,482.44, 236,626.26 and 99,847.36 is: 137,778.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,482.44 : 236,626.26 = 99,847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,482.44/236,626.26 = 99,847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,482.44x = 236,626.26 × 99,847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,482.44x = 23,626,507,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,626,507,367.67/171,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,778.00

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