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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,433.24, 236,580.37 and 98,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,433.24, 236,580.37 and 98,834.88 is: 136,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,433.24 : 236,580.37 = 98,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,433.24/236,580.37 = 98,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,433.24x = 236,580.37 × 98,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,433.24x = 23,382,393,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382,393,675.34/171,433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,393.58

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