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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,792.63, 237,085.05 and 99,198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,792.63, 237,085.05 and 99,198.59 is: 136,900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,792.63 : 237,085.05 = 99,198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,792.63/237,085.05 = 99,198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,792.63x = 237,085.05 × 99,198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,792.63x = 23,518,502,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,502,670.08/171,792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,900.53

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