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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,608.72, 235,363.86 and 98,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,608.72, 235,363.86 and 98,947.24 is: 136,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,608.72 : 235,363.86 = 98,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,608.72/235,363.86 = 98,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,608.72x = 235,363.86 × 98,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,608.72x = 23,288,604,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,604,342.75/170,608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,503.01

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