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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,417.18, 235,175.97 and 98,838.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,417.18, 235,175.97 and 98,838.83 is: 136,397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,417.18 : 235,175.97 = 98,838.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,417.18/235,175.97 = 98,838.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,417.18x = 235,175.97 × 98,838.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,417.18x = 23,244,518,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244,518,677.50/170,417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,397.74

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