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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,295.16, 235,058.20 and 98,707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,295.16, 235,058.20 and 98,707.36 is: 136,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,295.16 : 235,058.20 = 98,707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,295.16/235,058.20 = 98,707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,295.16x = 235,058.20 × 98,707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,295.16x = 23,201,974,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201,974,368.35/170,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,245.65

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