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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,350.46, 235,080.68 and 98,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,350.46, 235,080.68 and 98,737.14 is: 136,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,350.46 : 235,080.68 = 98,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,350.46/235,080.68 = 98,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,350.46x = 235,080.68 × 98,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,350.46x = 23,211,194,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211,194,955.72/170,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,255.55

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