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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,976.35, 237,334.19 and 99,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,976.35, 237,334.19 and 99,376.84 is: 137,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,976.35 : 237,334.19 = 99,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,976.35/237,334.19 = 99,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,976.35x = 237,334.19 × 99,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,976.35x = 23,585,521,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,521,481.27/171,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,143.98

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