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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,942.74, 235,852.95 and 98,341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,942.74, 235,852.95 and 98,341.84 is: 135,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,942.74 : 235,852.95 = 98,341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,942.74/235,852.95 = 98,341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,942.74x = 235,852.95 × 98,341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,942.74x = 23,194,213,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,213,072.43/170,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,684.11

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