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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,337.92, 236,464 and 98,743.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,337.92, 236,464 and 98,743.36 is: 136,276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,337.92 : 236,464 = 98,743.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,337.92/236,464 = 98,743.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,337.92x = 236,464 × 98,743.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,337.92x = 23,349,249,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,249,879.04/171,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,276.02

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