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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,314.42, 235,033.97 and 98,735.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,314.42, 235,033.97 and 98,735.93 is: 136,255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,314.42 : 235,033.97 = 98,735.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,314.42/235,033.97 = 98,735.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,314.42x = 235,033.97 × 98,735.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,314.42x = 23,206,297,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,297,609.54/170,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,255.62

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