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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,599.14, 235,470.06 and 98,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,599.14, 235,470.06 and 98,970.12 is: 136,603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,599.14 : 235,470.06 = 98,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,599.14/235,470.06 = 98,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,599.14x = 235,470.06 × 98,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,599.14x = 23,304,500,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304,500,094.61/170,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,603.85

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