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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,409.91, 235,166.61 and 98,832.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,409.91, 235,166.61 and 98,832.37 is: 136,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,409.91 : 235,166.61 = 98,832.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,409.91/235,166.61 = 98,832.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,409.91x = 235,166.61 × 98,832.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,409.91x = 23,242,073,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242,073,411.17/170,409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,389.21

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