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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,294.07, 235,005.87 and 98,715.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,294.07, 235,005.87 and 98,715.63 is: 136,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,294.07 : 235,005.87 = 98,715.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,294.07/235,005.87 = 98,715.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,294.07x = 235,005.87 × 98,715.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,294.07x = 23,198,752,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,752,510.75/170,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,227.60

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