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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,310.92, 235,029.13 and 98,732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,310.92, 235,029.13 and 98,732.43 is: 136,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,310.92 : 235,029.13 = 98,732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,310.92/235,029.13 = 98,732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,310.92x = 235,029.13 × 98,732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,310.92x = 23,204,996,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,996,878.85/170,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,250.79

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