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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,442.56, 235,211.52 and 98,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,442.56, 235,211.52 and 98,864.96 is: 136,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,442.56 : 235,211.52 = 98,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,442.56/235,211.52 = 98,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,442.56x = 235,211.52 × 98,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,442.56x = 23,254,177,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,177,516.34/170,442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,434.10

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