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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,311.54, 235,029.99 and 98,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,311.54, 235,029.99 and 98,733.06 is: 136,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,311.54 : 235,029.99 = 98,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,311.54/235,029.99 = 98,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,311.54x = 235,029.99 × 98,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,311.54x = 23,205,228,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,228,929.32/170,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,251.65

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