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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,707.17, 235,540.74 and 98,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,707.17, 235,540.74 and 98,096.04 is: 135,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,707.17 : 235,540.74 = 98,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,707.17/235,540.74 = 98,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,707.17x = 235,540.74 × 98,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,707.17x = 23,105,613,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,613,852.67/170,707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,352.33

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