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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,583.39, 235,402.47 and 98,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,583.39, 235,402.47 and 98,975.75 is: 136,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,583.39 : 235,402.47 = 98,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,583.39/235,402.47 = 98,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,583.39x = 235,402.47 × 98,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,583.39x = 23,299,134,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,134,843.09/170,583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,585.01

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