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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,129.60, 236,167.70 and 98,543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,129.60, 236,167.70 and 98,543.27 is: 135,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,129.60 : 236,167.70 = 98,543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,129.60/236,167.70 = 98,543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,129.60x = 236,167.70 × 98,543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,129.60x = 23,272,735,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272,735,752.82/171,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,994.80

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