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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,281.36, 236,348.55 and 98,694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,281.36, 236,348.55 and 98,694.83 is: 136,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,281.36 : 236,348.55 = 98,694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,281.36/236,348.55 = 98,694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,281.36x = 236,348.55 × 98,694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,281.36x = 23,326,380,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326,380,037.67/171,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,187.50

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