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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,318.42, 235,039.49 and 98,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,318.42, 235,039.49 and 98,739.93 is: 136,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,318.42 : 235,039.49 = 98,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,318.42/235,039.49 = 98,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,318.42x = 235,039.49 × 98,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,318.42x = 23,207,782,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207,782,789.84/170,318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,261.14

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