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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,185.32, 236,188.36 and 98,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,185.32, 236,188.36 and 98,585.20 is: 136,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,185.32 : 236,188.36 = 98,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,185.32/236,188.36 = 98,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,185.32x = 236,188.36 × 98,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,185.32x = 23,284,676,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,676,708.27/171,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,020.29

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