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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,277.58, 235,023.69 and 98,697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,277.58, 235,023.69 and 98,697.07 is: 136,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,277.58 : 235,023.69 = 98,697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,277.58/235,023.69 = 98,697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,277.58x = 235,023.69 × 98,697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,277.58x = 23,196,149,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,149,583.59/170,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,225.51

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