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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,502.45, 235,292.90 and 98,924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,502.45, 235,292.90 and 98,924.37 is: 136,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,502.45 : 235,292.90 = 98,924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,502.45/235,292.90 = 98,924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,502.45x = 235,292.90 × 98,924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,502.45x = 23,276,201,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276,201,403.35/170,502.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,515.35

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