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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,314.67, 235,022.90 and 98,681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,314.67, 235,022.90 and 98,681.91 is: 136,174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,314.67 : 235,022.90 = 98,681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,314.67/235,022.90 = 98,681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,314.67x = 235,022.90 × 98,681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,314.67x = 23,192,508,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,508,172.33/170,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,174.46

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