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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,704.36, 235,536.84 and 98,093.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,704.36, 235,536.84 and 98,093.22 is: 135,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,704.36 : 235,536.84 = 98,093.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,704.36/235,536.84 = 98,093.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,704.36x = 235,536.84 × 98,093.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,704.36x = 23,104,567,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104,567,064.22/170,704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,348.43

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