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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,276.58, 235,022.31 and 98,696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,276.58, 235,022.31 and 98,696.07 is: 136,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,276.58 : 235,022.31 = 98,696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,276.58/235,022.31 = 98,696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,276.58x = 235,022.31 × 98,696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,276.58x = 23,195,778,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,778,359.32/170,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,224.13

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