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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,913.53, 235,812.69 and 98,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,913.53, 235,812.69 and 98,312.63 is: 135,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,913.53 : 235,812.69 = 98,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,913.53/235,812.69 = 98,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,913.53x = 235,812.69 × 98,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,913.53x = 23,183,364,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183,364,562.21/170,913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,643.82

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