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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,168.20, 237,524.09 and 99,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,168.20, 237,524.09 and 99,557.73 is: 137,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,168.20 : 237,524.09 = 99,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,168.20/237,524.09 = 99,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,168.20x = 237,524.09 × 99,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,168.20x = 23,647,358,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647,358,722.93/172,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,350.33

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