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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,566.10, 236,774.34 and 98,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,566.10, 236,774.34 and 98,982 is: 136,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,566.10 : 236,774.34 = 98,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,566.10/236,774.34 = 98,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,566.10x = 236,774.34 × 98,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,566.10x = 23,436,397,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,436,397,721.88/171,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,602.73

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