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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,433.65, 235,219.05 and 98,816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,433.65, 235,219.05 and 98,816.69 is: 136,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,433.65 : 235,219.05 = 98,816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,433.65/235,219.05 = 98,816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,433.65x = 235,219.05 × 98,816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,433.65x = 23,243,568,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,243,568,533.99/170,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,378.98

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