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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,519.76, 236,714.80 and 98,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,519.76, 236,714.80 and 98,925.48 is: 136,527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,519.76 : 236,714.80 = 98,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,519.76/236,714.80 = 98,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,519.76x = 236,714.80 × 98,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,519.76x = 23,417,125,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417,125,213.10/171,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,527.27

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