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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,293.12, 235,004.57 and 98,714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,293.12, 235,004.57 and 98,714.77 is: 136,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,293.12 : 235,004.57 = 98,714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,293.12/235,004.57 = 98,714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,293.12x = 235,004.57 × 98,714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,293.12x = 23,198,422,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,422,076.50/170,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,226.42

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