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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,311.92, 235,030.51 and 98,733.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,311.92, 235,030.51 and 98,733.43 is: 136,252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,311.92 : 235,030.51 = 98,733.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,311.92/235,030.51 = 98,733.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,311.92x = 235,030.51 × 98,733.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,311.92x = 23,205,368,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,368,406.95/170,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,252.17

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