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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,402.44, 235,156.26 and 98,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,402.44, 235,156.26 and 98,824.90 is: 136,378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,402.44 : 235,156.26 = 98,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,402.44/235,156.26 = 98,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,402.44x = 235,156.26 × 98,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,402.44x = 23,239,293,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,239,293,878.87/170,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,378.88

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