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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,613.72, 235,370.76 and 98,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,613.72, 235,370.76 and 98,952.24 is: 136,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,613.72 : 235,370.76 = 98,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,613.72/235,370.76 = 98,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,613.72x = 235,370.76 × 98,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,613.72x = 23,290,463,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,463,932.50/170,613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,509.91

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