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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,299.63, 237,784.64 and 99,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,299.63, 237,784.64 and 99,717.15 is: 137,616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,299.63 : 237,784.64 = 99,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,299.63/237,784.64 = 99,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,299.63x = 237,784.64 × 99,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,299.63x = 23,711,206,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711,206,115.99/172,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,616.12

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