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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,609.88, 235,365.56 and 98,948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,609.88, 235,365.56 and 98,948.36 is: 136,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,609.88 : 235,365.56 = 98,948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,609.88/235,365.56 = 98,948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,609.88x = 235,365.56 × 98,948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,609.88x = 23,289,036,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,036,162.48/170,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,504.62

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