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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,297.37, 235,010.43 and 98,718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,297.37, 235,010.43 and 98,718.95 is: 136,232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,297.37 : 235,010.43 = 98,718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,297.37/235,010.43 = 98,718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,297.37x = 235,010.43 × 98,718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,297.37x = 23,199,983,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,983,476.17/170,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,232.19

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