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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,313.92, 235,033.27 and 98,735.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,313.92, 235,033.27 and 98,735.43 is: 136,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,313.92 : 235,033.27 = 98,735.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,313.92/235,033.27 = 98,735.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,313.92x = 235,033.27 × 98,735.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,313.92x = 23,206,110,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,110,730.92/170,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,254.93

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