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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,455.36, 235,176.27 and 98,821.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,455.36, 235,176.27 and 98,821.09 is: 136,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,455.36 : 235,176.27 = 98,821.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,455.36/235,176.27 = 98,821.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,455.36x = 235,176.27 × 98,821.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,455.36x = 23,240,375,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,240,375,000.18/170,455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,342.88

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