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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,291.68, 235,002.59 and 98,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,291.68, 235,002.59 and 98,713.22 is: 136,224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,291.68 : 235,002.59 = 98,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,291.68/235,002.59 = 98,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,291.68x = 235,002.59 × 98,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,291.68x = 23,197,861,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,861,068.84/170,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,224.28

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