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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,299.67, 235,002.26 and 98,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,299.67, 235,002.26 and 98,666.91 is: 136,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,299.67 : 235,002.26 = 98,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,299.67/235,002.26 = 98,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,299.67x = 235,002.26 × 98,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,299.67x = 23,186,947,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,947,083.88/170,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,153.80

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