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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,708.17, 235,542.12 and 98,097.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,708.17, 235,542.12 and 98,097.04 is: 135,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,708.17 : 235,542.12 = 98,097.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,708.17/235,542.12 = 98,097.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,708.17x = 235,542.12 × 98,097.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,708.17x = 23,105,984,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,984,767.32/170,708.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,353.71

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