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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,586.49, 235,410.92 and 98,967.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,586.49, 235,410.92 and 98,967.73 is: 136,576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,586.49 : 235,410.92 = 98,967.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,586.49/235,410.92 = 98,967.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,586.49x = 235,410.92 × 98,967.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,586.49x = 23,298,084,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,084,369.61/170,586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,576.37

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