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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,968.24, 235,935.72 and 98,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,968.24, 235,935.72 and 98,379.28 is: 135,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,968.24 : 235,935.72 = 98,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,968.24/235,935.72 = 98,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,968.24x = 235,935.72 × 98,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,968.24x = 23,211,186,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211,186,259.88/170,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,763.15

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