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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,221.19, 236,264.54 and 98,647.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,221.19, 236,264.54 and 98,647.83 is: 136,122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,221.19 : 236,264.54 = 98,647.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,221.19/236,264.54 = 98,647.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,221.19x = 236,264.54 × 98,647.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,221.19x = 23,306,983,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306,983,242.25/171,221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,122.07

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