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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,293.18, 235,004.66 and 98,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,293.18, 235,004.66 and 98,714.72 is: 136,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,293.18 : 235,004.66 = 98,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,293.18/235,004.66 = 98,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,293.18x = 235,004.66 × 98,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,293.18x = 23,198,419,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,419,210.60/170,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,226.36

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