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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,435.24, 236,583.13 and 98,836.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,435.24, 236,583.13 and 98,836.88 is: 136,396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,435.24 : 236,583.13 = 98,836.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,435.24/236,583.13 = 98,836.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,435.24x = 236,583.13 × 98,836.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,435.24x = 23,383,138,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383,138,429.83/171,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,396.34

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