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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,215.04, 236,302.56 and 98,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,215.04, 236,302.56 and 98,604.48 is: 136,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,215.04 : 236,302.56 = 98,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,215.04/236,302.56 = 98,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,215.04x = 236,302.56 × 98,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,215.04x = 23,300,491,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,300,491,051.47/171,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,089.04

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