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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,844.99, 235,775.28 and 98,247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,844.99, 235,775.28 and 98,247.02 is: 135,586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,844.99 : 235,775.28 = 98,247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,844.99/235,775.28 = 98,247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,844.99x = 235,775.28 × 98,247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,844.99x = 23,164,217,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,217,470.79/170,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,586.17

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