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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,174.07, 237,531.88 and 99,563.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,174.07, 237,531.88 and 99,563.53 is: 137,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,174.07 : 237,531.88 = 99,563.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,174.07/237,531.88 = 99,563.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,174.07x = 237,531.88 × 99,563.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,174.07x = 23,649,512,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649,512,460.34/172,174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,358.15

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