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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,600.14, 235,471.44 and 98,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,600.14, 235,471.44 and 98,971.12 is: 136,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,600.14 : 235,471.44 = 98,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,600.14/235,471.44 = 98,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,600.14x = 235,471.44 × 98,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,600.14x = 23,304,872,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304,872,144.81/170,600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,605.23

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