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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,596.38, 235,346.93 and 98,934.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,596.38, 235,346.93 and 98,934.87 is: 136,486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,596.38 : 235,346.93 = 98,934.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,596.38/235,346.93 = 98,934.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,596.38x = 235,346.93 × 98,934.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,596.38x = 23,284,016,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,016,253.04/170,596.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,486.00

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