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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,705.64, 235,538.61 and 98,094.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,705.64, 235,538.61 and 98,094.51 is: 135,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,705.64 : 235,538.61 = 98,094.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,705.64/235,538.61 = 98,094.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,705.64x = 235,538.61 × 98,094.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,705.64x = 23,105,044,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,044,534.03/170,705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,350.21

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