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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,964.62, 237,284.64 and 98,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,964.62, 237,284.64 and 98,371.26 is: 135,737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,964.62 : 237,284.64 = 98,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,964.62/237,284.64 = 98,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,964.62x = 237,284.64 × 98,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,964.62x = 23,341,989,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341,989,015.45/171,964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,737.16

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