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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,838.14, 235,802.23 and 98,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,838.14, 235,802.23 and 98,248.96 is: 135,609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,838.14 : 235,802.23 = 98,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,838.14/235,802.23 = 98,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,838.14x = 235,802.23 × 98,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,838.14x = 23,167,323,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,323,863.18/170,838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,609.79

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