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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,517.76, 236,712.04 and 98,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,517.76, 236,712.04 and 98,923.48 is: 136,524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,517.76 : 236,712.04 = 98,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,517.76/236,712.04 = 98,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,517.76x = 236,712.04 × 98,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,517.76x = 23,416,378,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,378,754.70/171,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,524.51

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