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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,966.24, 235,932.96 and 98,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,966.24, 235,932.96 and 98,377.28 is: 135,760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,966.24 : 235,932.96 = 98,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,966.24/235,932.96 = 98,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,966.24x = 235,932.96 × 98,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,966.24x = 23,210,442,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210,442,867.15/170,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,760.39

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