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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,622.06, 236,789.49 and 99,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,622.06, 236,789.49 and 99,019.21 is: 136,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,622.06 : 236,789.49 = 99,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,622.06/236,789.49 = 99,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,622.06x = 236,789.49 × 99,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,622.06x = 23,446,708,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446,708,236.10/171,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,618.27

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