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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,292.04, 235,002.88 and 98,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,292.04, 235,002.88 and 98,713.52 is: 136,224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,292.04 : 235,002.88 = 98,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,292.04/235,002.88 = 98,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,292.04x = 235,002.88 × 98,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,292.04x = 23,197,961,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197,961,494.94/170,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,224.58

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