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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,414.91, 235,173.51 and 98,837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,414.91, 235,173.51 and 98,837.37 is: 136,396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,414.91 : 235,173.51 = 98,837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,414.91/235,173.51 = 98,837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,414.91x = 235,173.51 × 98,837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,414.91x = 23,243,931,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,243,931,222.07/170,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,396.11

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