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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,912.84, 235,852.42 and 98,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,912.84, 235,852.42 and 98,310.20 is: 135,663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,912.84 : 235,852.42 = 98,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,912.84/235,852.42 = 98,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,912.84x = 235,852.42 × 98,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,912.84x = 23,186,698,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,698,580.68/170,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,663.88

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