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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,501.69, 235,305.17 and 98,881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,501.69, 235,305.17 and 98,881.07 is: 136,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,501.69 : 235,305.17 = 98,881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,501.69/235,305.17 = 98,881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,501.69x = 235,305.17 × 98,881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,501.69x = 23,267,226,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,267,226,491.73/170,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,463.32

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