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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.14, 236,002.03 and 98,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.14, 236,002.03 and 98,415.30 is: 135,806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.14 : 236,002.03 = 98,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.14/236,002.03 = 98,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.14x = 236,002.03 × 98,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.14x = 23,226,210,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,226,210,829.10/171,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,806.62

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