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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,705.53, 235,538.47 and 98,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,705.53, 235,538.47 and 98,094.40 is: 135,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,705.53 : 235,538.47 = 98,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,705.53/235,538.47 = 98,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,705.53x = 235,538.47 × 98,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,705.53x = 23,105,003,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,003,223.40/170,705.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,350.06

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