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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,434.56, 235,200.48 and 98,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,434.56, 235,200.48 and 98,856.96 is: 136,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,434.56 : 235,200.48 = 98,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,434.56/235,200.48 = 98,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,434.56x = 235,200.48 × 98,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,434.56x = 23,251,204,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,251,204,443.34/170,434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,423.06

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