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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,796.13, 237,103.18 and 99,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,796.13, 237,103.18 and 99,184.52 is: 136,888.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,796.13 : 237,103.18 = 99,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,796.13/237,103.18 = 99,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,796.13x = 237,103.18 × 99,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,796.13x = 23,516,963,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516,963,665.30/171,796.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,888.78

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