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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,315.37, 235,035.27 and 98,736.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,315.37, 235,035.27 and 98,736.98 is: 136,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,315.37 : 235,035.27 = 98,736.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,315.37/235,035.27 = 98,736.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,315.37x = 235,035.27 × 98,736.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,315.37x = 23,206,671,578.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,671,578.11/170,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,257.06

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