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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,603.66, 235,356.92 and 98,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,603.66, 235,356.92 and 98,942.18 is: 136,496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,603.66 : 235,356.92 = 98,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,603.66/235,356.92 = 98,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,603.66x = 235,356.92 × 98,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,603.66x = 23,286,726,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,286,726,742.89/170,603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,496.06

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