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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,519.84, 235,312.72 and 98,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,519.84, 235,312.72 and 98,895.28 is: 136,472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,519.84 : 235,312.72 = 98,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,519.84/235,312.72 = 98,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,519.84x = 235,312.72 × 98,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,519.84x = 23,271,317,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271,317,331.96/170,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,472.78

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