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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,289.55, 236,353.48 and 97,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,289.55, 236,353.48 and 97,702.61 is: 134,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,289.55 : 236,353.48 = 97,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,289.55/236,353.48 = 97,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,289.55x = 236,353.48 × 97,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,289.55x = 23,092,350,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,350,452.56/171,289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,814.70

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