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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,388.36, 235,136.90 and 98,810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,388.36, 235,136.90 and 98,810.88 is: 136,359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,388.36 : 235,136.90 = 98,810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,388.36/235,136.90 = 98,810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,388.36x = 235,136.90 × 98,810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,388.36x = 23,234,084,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,234,084,009.47/170,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,359.57

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