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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,350.74, 236,488.92 and 98,739.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,350.74, 236,488.92 and 98,739.49 is: 136,274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,350.74 : 236,488.92 = 98,739.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,350.74/236,488.92 = 98,739.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,350.74x = 236,488.92 × 98,739.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,350.74x = 23,350,795,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,350,795,831.06/171,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,274.85

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