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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,485.94, 235,283.40 and 98,865.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,485.94, 235,283.40 and 98,865.34 is: 136,441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,485.94 : 235,283.40 = 98,865.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,485.94/235,283.40 = 98,865.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,485.94x = 235,283.40 × 98,865.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,485.94x = 23,261,373,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261,373,337.36/170,485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,441.59

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