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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,590.11, 235,338.24 and 98,928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,590.11, 235,338.24 and 98,928.62 is: 136,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,590.11 : 235,338.24 = 98,928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,590.11/235,338.24 = 98,928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,590.11x = 235,338.24 × 98,928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,590.11x = 23,281,687,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,687,316.43/170,590.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,477.36

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