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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,428.41, 235,192.14 and 98,850.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,428.41, 235,192.14 and 98,850.87 is: 136,414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,428.41 : 235,192.14 = 98,850.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,428.41/235,192.14 = 98,850.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,428.41x = 235,192.14 × 98,850.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,428.41x = 23,248,947,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,947,656.16/170,428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,414.74

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