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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,408.91, 235,165.23 and 98,831.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,408.91, 235,165.23 and 98,831.37 is: 136,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,408.91 : 235,165.23 = 98,831.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,408.91/235,165.23 = 98,831.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,408.91x = 235,165.23 × 98,831.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,408.91x = 23,241,701,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,701,857.27/170,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,387.83

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