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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,337.95, 235,014.33 and 98,704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,337.95, 235,014.33 and 98,704.13 is: 136,181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,337.95 : 235,014.33 = 98,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,337.95/235,014.33 = 98,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,337.95x = 235,014.33 × 98,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,337.95x = 23,196,883,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,883,805.11/170,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,181.54

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