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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,667,188.72, 236,906,950.14 and 98,342,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,667,188.72, 236,906,950.14 and 98,342,502.48 is: 135,716,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,667,188.72 : 236,906,950.14 = 98,342,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,667,188.72/236,906,950.14 = 98,342,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,667,188.72x = 236,906,950.14 × 98,342,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,667,188.72x = 23,298,022,331,672,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,022,331,672,184/171,667,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,716,222.22

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