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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,184.32, 236,186.98 and 98,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,184.32, 236,186.98 and 98,584.20 is: 136,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,184.32 : 236,186.98 = 98,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,184.32/236,186.98 = 98,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,184.32x = 236,186.98 × 98,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,184.32x = 23,284,304,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,304,473.72/171,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,018.91

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