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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,442.38, 236,592.92 and 98,843.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,442.38, 236,592.92 and 98,843.83 is: 136,405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,442.38 : 236,592.92 = 98,843.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,442.38/236,592.92 = 98,843.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,442.38x = 236,592.92 × 98,843.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,442.38x = 23,385,750,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,385,750,363.68/171,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,405.89

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