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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,411.45, 235,140.03 and 98,777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,411.45, 235,140.03 and 98,777.48 is: 136,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,411.45 : 235,140.03 = 98,777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,411.45/235,140.03 = 98,777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,411.45x = 235,140.03 × 98,777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,411.45x = 23,226,538,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,226,538,434.82/170,411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,296.82

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