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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,295.16, 235,006.02 and 98,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,295.16, 235,006.02 and 98,673.64 is: 136,168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,295.16 : 235,006.02 = 98,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,295.16/235,006.02 = 98,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,295.16x = 235,006.02 × 98,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,295.16x = 23,188,899,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,899,415.31/170,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,168.87

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