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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,524.26, 236,721.01 and 98,930.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,524.26, 236,721.01 and 98,930.02 is: 136,533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,524.26 : 236,721.01 = 98,930.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,524.26/236,721.01 = 98,930.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,524.26x = 236,721.01 × 98,930.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,524.26x = 23,418,814,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,814,253.72/171,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,533.54

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