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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,330.26, 236,460.50 and 98,719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,330.26, 236,460.50 and 98,719.24 is: 136,246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,330.26 : 236,460.50 = 98,719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,330.26/236,460.50 = 98,719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,330.26x = 236,460.50 × 98,719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,330.26x = 23,343,201,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343,201,441.17/171,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,246.81

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