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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,592.66, 235,341.75 and 98,931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,592.66, 235,341.75 and 98,931.18 is: 136,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,592.66 : 235,341.75 = 98,931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,592.66/235,341.75 = 98,931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,592.66x = 235,341.75 × 98,931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,592.66x = 23,282,637,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,637,030.77/170,592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,480.88

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