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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,311.29, 235,029.65 and 98,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,311.29, 235,029.65 and 98,732.81 is: 136,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,311.29 : 235,029.65 = 98,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,311.29/235,029.65 = 98,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,311.29x = 235,029.65 × 98,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,311.29x = 23,205,136,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,136,109.00/170,311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,251.31

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