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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,595.41, 235,345.52 and 98,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,595.41, 235,345.52 and 98,933.90 is: 136,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,595.41 : 235,345.52 = 98,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,595.41/235,345.52 = 98,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,595.41x = 235,345.52 × 98,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,595.41x = 23,283,648,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,648,469.73/170,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,484.62

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