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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,512.76, 236,705.12 and 98,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,512.76, 236,705.12 and 98,918.48 is: 136,517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,512.76 : 236,705.12 = 98,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,512.76/236,705.12 = 98,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,512.76x = 236,705.12 × 98,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,512.76x = 23,414,510,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,414,510,678.62/171,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,517.60

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