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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,605.88, 235,360.04 and 98,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,605.88, 235,360.04 and 98,944.36 is: 136,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,605.88 : 235,360.04 = 98,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,605.88/235,360.04 = 98,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,605.88x = 235,360.04 × 98,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,605.88x = 23,287,548,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287,548,527.37/170,605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,499.10

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