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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,519.26, 236,714.11 and 98,924.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,519.26, 236,714.11 and 98,924.98 is: 136,526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,519.26 : 236,714.11 = 98,924.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,519.26/236,714.11 = 98,924.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,519.26x = 236,714.11 × 98,924.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,519.26x = 23,416,938,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,938,597.47/171,519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,526.58

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