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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,311.04, 235,029.12 and 98,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,311.04, 235,029.12 and 98,732.60 is: 136,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,311.04 : 235,029.12 = 98,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,311.04/235,029.12 = 98,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,311.04x = 235,029.12 × 98,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,311.04x = 23,205,036,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,036,093.31/170,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,250.92

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