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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,365.68, 235,096.22 and 98,768.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,365.68, 235,096.22 and 98,768.97 is: 136,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,365.68 : 235,096.22 = 98,768.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,365.68/235,096.22 = 98,768.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,365.68x = 235,096.22 × 98,768.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,365.68x = 23,220,211,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220,211,747.22/170,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,296.30

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