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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,598.84, 235,350.27 and 98,937.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,598.84, 235,350.27 and 98,937.33 is: 136,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,598.84 : 235,350.27 = 98,937.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,598.84/235,350.27 = 98,937.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,598.84x = 235,350.27 × 98,937.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,598.84x = 23,284,927,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,927,328.58/170,598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,489.36

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