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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,433.51, 235,198.50 and 98,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,433.51, 235,198.50 and 98,855.16 is: 136,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,433.51 : 235,198.50 = 98,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,433.51/235,198.50 = 98,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,433.51x = 235,198.50 × 98,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,433.51x = 23,250,585,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,250,585,349.26/170,433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,420.27

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