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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,471.56, 235,223.20 and 98,837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,471.56, 235,223.20 and 98,837.68 is: 136,380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,471.56 : 235,223.20 = 98,837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,471.56/235,223.20 = 98,837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,471.56x = 235,223.20 × 98,837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,471.56x = 23,248,915,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,915,370.18/170,471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,380.02

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