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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,636.63, 235,489.55 and 98,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,636.63, 235,489.55 and 98,062.86 is: 135,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,636.63 : 235,489.55 = 98,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,636.63/235,489.55 = 98,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,636.63x = 235,489.55 × 98,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,636.63x = 23,092,778,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,778,773.11/170,636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,333.07

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