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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,544.64, 235,294.32 and 98,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,544.64, 235,294.32 and 98,898.52 is: 136,446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,544.64 : 235,294.32 = 98,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,544.64/235,294.32 = 98,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,544.64x = 235,294.32 × 98,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,544.64x = 23,270,260,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,260,012.41/170,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,446.74

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