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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,296.16, 235,007.40 and 98,674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,296.16, 235,007.40 and 98,674.64 is: 136,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,296.16 : 235,007.40 = 98,674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,296.16/235,007.40 = 98,674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,296.16x = 235,007.40 × 98,674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,296.16x = 23,189,270,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,270,592.34/170,296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,170.25

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