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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,505.70, 235,310.70 and 98,885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,505.70, 235,310.70 and 98,885.08 is: 136,468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,505.70 : 235,310.70 = 98,885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,505.70/235,310.70 = 98,885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,505.70x = 235,310.70 × 98,885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,505.70x = 23,268,717,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,717,394.36/170,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,468.85

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