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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,885.25, 235,828.38 and 98,288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,885.25, 235,828.38 and 98,288.02 is: 135,641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,885.25 : 235,828.38 = 98,288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,885.25/235,828.38 = 98,288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,885.25x = 235,828.38 × 98,288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,885.25x = 23,179,104,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,179,104,530.01/170,885.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,641.34

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