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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,093.82, 237,475.55 and 99,501.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,093.82, 237,475.55 and 99,501.37 is: 137,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,093.82 : 237,475.55 = 99,501.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,093.82/237,475.55 = 99,501.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,093.82x = 237,475.55 × 99,501.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,093.82x = 23,629,142,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629,142,566.50/172,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,303.84

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