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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,611.11, 236,813.65 and 100,002.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,611.11, 236,813.65 and 100,002.79 is: 137,998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,611.11 : 236,813.65 = 100,002.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,611.11/236,813.65 = 100,002.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,611.11x = 236,813.65 × 100,002.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,611.11x = 23,682,025,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,025,710.08/171,611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,998.21

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