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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,594.64, 235,344.54 and 98,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,594.64, 235,344.54 and 98,933.20 is: 136,483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,594.64 : 235,344.54 = 98,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,594.64/235,344.54 = 98,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,594.64x = 235,344.54 × 98,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,594.64x = 23,283,388,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,388,444.73/170,594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,483.70

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