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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,174.08, 236,237.88 and 98,579.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,174.08, 236,237.88 and 98,579.35 is: 136,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,174.08 : 236,237.88 = 98,579.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,174.08/236,237.88 = 98,579.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,174.08x = 236,237.88 × 98,579.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,174.08x = 23,288,175,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,175,991.91/171,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,049.67

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