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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,306.42, 235,022.92 and 98,727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,306.42, 235,022.92 and 98,727.93 is: 136,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,306.42 : 235,022.92 = 98,727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,306.42/235,022.92 = 98,727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,306.42x = 235,022.92 × 98,727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,306.42x = 23,203,326,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203,326,147.34/170,306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,244.58

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