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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,837.14, 235,800.85 and 98,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,837.14, 235,800.85 and 98,247.96 is: 135,608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,837.14 : 235,800.85 = 98,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,837.14/235,800.85 = 98,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,837.14x = 235,800.85 × 98,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,837.14x = 23,166,952,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166,952,601.58/170,837.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,608.41

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