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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,605.66, 235,359.68 and 98,944.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,605.66, 235,359.68 and 98,944.18 is: 136,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,605.66 : 235,359.68 = 98,944.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,605.66/235,359.68 = 98,944.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,605.66x = 235,359.68 × 98,944.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,605.66x = 23,287,470,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287,470,542.66/170,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,498.82

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