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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,383.37, 235,130.00 and 98,805.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,383.37, 235,130.00 and 98,805.87 is: 136,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,383.37 : 235,130.00 = 98,805.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,383.37/235,130.00 = 98,805.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,383.37x = 235,130.00 × 98,805.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,383.37x = 23,232,223,719.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,223,719.07/170,383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,352.65

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