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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,316.42, 235,036.73 and 98,737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,316.42, 235,036.73 and 98,737.93 is: 136,258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,316.42 : 235,036.73 = 98,737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,316.42/235,036.73 = 98,737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,316.42x = 235,036.73 × 98,737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,316.42x = 23,207,040,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207,040,194.17/170,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,258.38

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