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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,594.73, 235,344.62 and 98,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,594.73, 235,344.62 and 98,933.24 is: 136,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,594.73 : 235,344.62 = 98,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,594.73/235,344.62 = 98,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,594.73x = 235,344.62 × 98,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,594.73x = 23,283,406,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,406,608.86/170,594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,483.74

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