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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,932.23, 235,838.46 and 98,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,932.23, 235,838.46 and 98,331.33 is: 135,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,932.23 : 235,838.46 = 98,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,932.23/235,838.46 = 98,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,932.23x = 235,838.46 × 98,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,932.23x = 23,190,309,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,309,436.95/170,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,669.61

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