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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,379.44, 236,498.40 and 98,782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,379.44, 236,498.40 and 98,782.56 is: 136,316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,379.44 : 236,498.40 = 98,782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,379.44/236,498.40 = 98,782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,379.44x = 236,498.40 × 98,782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,379.44x = 23,361,917,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,917,387.90/171,379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,316.92

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