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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,268.15, 235,049.66 and 98,634.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,268.15, 235,049.66 and 98,634.18 is: 136,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,268.15 : 235,049.66 = 98,634.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,268.15/235,049.66 = 98,634.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,268.15x = 235,049.66 × 98,634.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,268.15x = 23,183,930,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183,930,473.38/170,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,161.29

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