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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,942.24, 235,852.26 and 98,341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,942.24, 235,852.26 and 98,341.34 is: 135,683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,942.24 : 235,852.26 = 98,341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,942.24/235,852.26 = 98,341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,942.24x = 235,852.26 × 98,341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,942.24x = 23,194,027,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,027,290.43/170,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,683.42

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