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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,395.40, 235,145.66 and 98,816.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,395.40, 235,145.66 and 98,816.94 is: 136,367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,395.40 : 235,145.66 = 98,816.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,395.40/235,145.66 = 98,816.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,395.40x = 235,145.66 × 98,816.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,395.40x = 23,236,374,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236,374,575.48/170,395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,367.38

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