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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,748.92, 237,008.93 and 99,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,748.92, 237,008.93 and 99,149.36 is: 136,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,748.92 : 237,008.93 = 99,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,748.92/237,008.93 = 99,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,748.92x = 237,008.93 × 99,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,748.92x = 23,499,283,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499,283,723.78/171,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,823.47

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