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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,229.72, 236,314.80 and 98,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,229.72, 236,314.80 and 98,635.12 is: 136,126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,229.72 : 236,314.80 = 98,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,229.72/236,314.80 = 98,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,229.72x = 236,314.80 × 98,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,229.72x = 23,308,938,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308,938,655.78/171,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,126.71

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