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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,575.48, 236,782.86 and 98,951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,575.48, 236,782.86 and 98,951.35 is: 136,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,575.48 : 236,782.86 = 98,951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,575.48/236,782.86 = 98,951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,575.48x = 236,782.86 × 98,951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,575.48x = 23,429,983,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,429,983,653.86/171,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,557.88

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