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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,505.45, 235,297.02 and 98,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,505.45, 235,297.02 and 98,927.37 is: 136,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,505.45 : 235,297.02 = 98,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,505.45/235,297.02 = 98,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,505.45x = 235,297.02 × 98,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,505.45x = 23,277,315,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277,315,357.44/170,505.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,519.48

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