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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,394.12, 235,144.08 and 98,815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,394.12, 235,144.08 and 98,815.75 is: 136,365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,394.12 : 235,144.08 = 98,815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,394.12/235,144.08 = 98,815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,394.12x = 235,144.08 × 98,815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,394.12x = 23,235,938,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235,938,035.40/170,394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,365.84

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