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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,889.25, 235,833.90 and 98,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,889.25, 235,833.90 and 98,292.02 is: 135,646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,889.25 : 235,833.90 = 98,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,889.25/235,833.90 = 98,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,889.25x = 235,833.90 × 98,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,889.25x = 23,180,590,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180,590,415.48/170,889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,646.86

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