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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,389.36, 236,519.80 and 98,752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,389.36, 236,519.80 and 98,752.16 is: 136,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,389.36 : 236,519.80 = 98,752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,389.36/236,519.80 = 98,752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,389.36x = 236,519.80 × 98,752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,389.36x = 23,356,841,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,356,841,132.77/171,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,279.41

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