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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,006.74, 236,012.75 and 98,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,006.74, 236,012.75 and 98,408.14 is: 135,816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,006.74 : 236,012.75 = 98,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,006.74/236,012.75 = 98,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,006.74x = 236,012.75 × 98,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,006.74x = 23,225,575,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,575,399.77/171,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,816.73

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