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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,406.91, 235,162.47 and 98,829.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,406.91, 235,162.47 and 98,829.37 is: 136,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,406.91 : 235,162.47 = 98,829.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,406.91/235,162.47 = 98,829.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,406.91x = 235,162.47 × 98,829.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,406.91x = 23,240,958,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,958,757.74/170,406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,385.07

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