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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,944.74, 235,855.70 and 98,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,944.74, 235,855.70 and 98,343.84 is: 135,686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,944.74 : 235,855.70 = 98,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,944.74/235,855.70 = 98,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,944.74x = 235,855.70 × 98,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,944.74x = 23,194,955,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,955,223.89/170,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,686.86

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