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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,587.49, 235,412.30 and 98,968.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,587.49, 235,412.30 and 98,968.73 is: 136,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,587.49 : 235,412.30 = 98,968.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,587.49/235,412.30 = 98,968.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,587.49x = 235,412.30 × 98,968.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,587.49x = 23,298,456,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298,456,357.38/170,587.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,577.75

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