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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,282.36, 236,349.93 and 98,695.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,282.36, 236,349.93 and 98,695.83 is: 136,188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,282.36 : 236,349.93 = 98,695.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,282.36/236,349.93 = 98,695.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,282.36x = 236,349.93 × 98,695.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,282.36x = 23,326,752,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326,752,511.79/171,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,188.88

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