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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,749.62, 235,666.26 and 98,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,749.62, 235,666.26 and 98,194.98 is: 135,527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,749.62 : 235,666.26 = 98,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,749.62/235,666.26 = 98,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,749.62x = 235,666.26 × 98,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,749.62x = 23,141,244,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,244,571.12/170,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,527.36

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