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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,029.21, 236,033.33 and 98,454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,029.21, 236,033.33 and 98,454.29 is: 135,874.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,029.21 : 236,033.33 = 98,454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,029.21/236,033.33 = 98,454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,029.21x = 236,033.33 × 98,454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,029.21x = 23,238,492,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,492,249.05/171,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,874.41

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