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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,441.56, 235,210.14 and 98,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,441.56, 235,210.14 and 98,863.96 is: 136,432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,441.56 : 235,210.14 = 98,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,441.56/235,210.14 = 98,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,441.56x = 235,210.14 × 98,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,441.56x = 23,253,805,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,253,805,872.55/170,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,432.72

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