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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,314.92, 235,034.65 and 98,736.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,314.92, 235,034.65 and 98,736.43 is: 136,256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,314.92 : 235,034.65 = 98,736.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,314.92/235,034.65 = 98,736.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,314.92x = 235,034.65 × 98,736.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,314.92x = 23,206,482,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,482,267.30/170,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,256.31

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