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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,330.01, 236,460.16 and 98,718.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,330.01, 236,460.16 and 98,718.99 is: 136,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,330.01 : 236,460.16 = 98,718.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,330.01/236,460.16 = 98,718.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,330.01x = 236,460.16 × 98,718.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,330.01x = 23,343,108,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343,108,267.99/171,330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,246.47

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