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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,335.95, 235,011.57 and 98,702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,335.95, 235,011.57 and 98,702.13 is: 136,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,335.95 : 235,011.57 = 98,702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,335.95/235,011.57 = 98,702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,335.95x = 235,011.57 × 98,702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,335.95x = 23,196,142,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,142,533.64/170,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,178.78

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