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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,926.26, 235,924.17 and 98,337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,926.26, 235,924.17 and 98,337.45 is: 135,732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,926.26 : 235,924.17 = 98,337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,926.26/235,924.17 = 98,337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,926.26x = 235,924.17 × 98,337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,926.26x = 23,200,181,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,181,271.17/170,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,732.11

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