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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,523.80, 235,261.14 and 98,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,523.80, 235,261.14 and 98,864.36 is: 136,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,523.80 : 235,261.14 = 98,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,523.80/235,261.14 = 98,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,523.80x = 235,261.14 × 98,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,523.80x = 23,258,942,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,942,038.97/170,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,397.04

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