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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,592.15, 235,341.07 and 98,930.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,592.15, 235,341.07 and 98,930.68 is: 136,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,592.15 : 235,341.07 = 98,930.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,592.15/235,341.07 = 98,930.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,592.15x = 235,341.07 × 98,930.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,592.15x = 23,282,452,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,452,087.03/170,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,480.21

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