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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,506.80, 236,678.88 and 98,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,506.80, 236,678.88 and 98,909.38 is: 136,494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,506.80 : 236,678.88 = 98,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,506.80/236,678.88 = 98,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,506.80x = 236,678.88 × 98,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,506.80x = 23,409,761,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409,761,279.89/171,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,494.65

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