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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,381.58, 236,509.02 and 98,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,381.58, 236,509.02 and 98,744.40 is: 136,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,381.58 : 236,509.02 = 98,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,381.58/236,509.02 = 98,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,381.58x = 236,509.02 × 98,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,381.58x = 23,353,941,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353,941,274.49/171,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,268.68

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