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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,483.18, 235,250.73 and 98,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,483.18, 235,250.73 and 98,855.44 is: 136,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,483.18 : 235,250.73 = 98,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,483.18/235,250.73 = 98,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,483.18x = 235,250.73 × 98,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,483.18x = 23,255,813,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255,813,836.34/170,483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,411.19

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