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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,260.02, 237,692.79 and 98,660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,260.02, 237,692.79 and 98,660.98 is: 136,137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,260.02 : 237,692.79 = 98,660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,260.02/237,692.79 = 98,660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,260.02x = 237,692.79 × 98,660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,260.02x = 23,451,003,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,003,244.73/172,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,137.23

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