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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,267.15, 235,048.28 and 98,633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,267.15, 235,048.28 and 98,633.18 is: 136,159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,267.15 : 235,048.28 = 98,633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,267.15/235,048.28 = 98,633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,267.15x = 235,048.28 × 98,633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,267.15x = 23,183,557,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183,557,641.52/170,267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,159.90

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