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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,175.08, 236,239.26 and 98,580.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,175.08, 236,239.26 and 98,580.35 is: 136,051.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,175.08 : 236,239.26 = 98,580.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,175.08/236,239.26 = 98,580.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,175.08x = 236,239.26 × 98,580.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,175.08x = 23,288,548,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,548,934.54/171,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,051.05

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