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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,614.72, 235,371.88 and 98,953.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,614.72, 235,371.88 and 98,953.04 is: 136,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,614.72 : 235,371.88 = 98,953.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,614.72/235,371.88 = 98,953.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,614.72x = 235,371.88 × 98,953.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,614.72x = 23,290,763,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,763,056.52/170,614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,510.87

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