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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,817.28, 237,095.80 and 99,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,817.28, 237,095.80 and 99,223.44 is: 136,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,817.28 : 237,095.80 = 99,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,817.28/237,095.80 = 99,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,817.28x = 237,095.80 × 99,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,817.28x = 23,525,460,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,460,885.55/171,817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,921.39

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