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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,278.58, 235,025.08 and 98,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,278.58, 235,025.08 and 98,698.08 is: 136,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,278.58 : 235,025.08 = 98,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,278.58/235,025.08 = 98,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,278.58x = 235,025.08 × 98,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,278.58x = 23,196,524,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,524,147.85/170,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,226.91

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