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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,397.36, 236,530.84 and 98,760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,397.36, 236,530.84 and 98,760.16 is: 136,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,397.36 : 236,530.84 = 98,760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,397.36/236,530.84 = 98,760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,397.36x = 236,530.84 × 98,760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,397.36x = 23,359,823,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359,823,603.33/171,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,290.45

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