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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,005.65, 236,011.24 and 98,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,005.65, 236,011.24 and 98,407.05 is: 135,815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,005.65 : 236,011.24 = 98,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,005.65/236,011.24 = 98,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,005.65x = 236,011.24 × 98,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,005.65x = 23,225,168,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,168,579.67/171,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,815.21

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