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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,591.65, 235,340.35 and 98,930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,591.65, 235,340.35 and 98,930.14 is: 136,479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,591.65 : 235,340.35 = 98,930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,591.65/235,340.35 = 98,930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,591.65x = 235,340.35 × 98,930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,591.65x = 23,282,252,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,252,937.47/170,591.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,479.44

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