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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,157.56, 236,206.50 and 98,571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,157.56, 236,206.50 and 98,571.48 is: 136,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,157.56 : 236,206.50 = 98,571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,157.56/236,206.50 = 98,571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,157.56x = 236,206.50 × 98,571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,157.56x = 23,283,224,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,224,290.62/171,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,033.86

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