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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,393.85, 235,151.51 and 98,796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,393.85, 235,151.51 and 98,796.33 is: 136,343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,393.85 : 235,151.51 = 98,796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,393.85/235,151.51 = 98,796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,393.85x = 235,151.51 × 98,796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,393.85x = 23,232,105,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,105,687.98/170,393.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,343.57

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