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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,637.62, 235,490.94 and 98,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,637.62, 235,490.94 and 98,063.86 is: 135,334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,637.62 : 235,490.94 = 98,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,637.62/235,490.94 = 98,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,637.62x = 235,490.94 × 98,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,637.62x = 23,093,150,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093,150,571.43/170,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,334.46

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