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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,458.38, 235,180.44 and 98,824.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,458.38, 235,180.44 and 98,824.11 is: 136,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,458.38 : 235,180.44 = 98,824.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,458.38/235,180.44 = 98,824.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,458.38x = 235,180.44 × 98,824.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,458.38x = 23,241,497,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,497,672.41/170,458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,347.05

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