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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,342.27, 235,080.25 and 98,744.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,342.27, 235,080.25 and 98,744.75 is: 136,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,342.27 : 235,080.25 = 98,744.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,342.27/235,080.25 = 98,744.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,342.27x = 235,080.25 × 98,744.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,342.27x = 23,212,939,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212,939,093.92/170,342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,272.34

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