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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,968.50, 235,930.14 and 98,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,968.50, 235,930.14 and 98,382.60 is: 135,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,968.50 : 235,930.14 = 98,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,968.50/235,930.14 = 98,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,968.50x = 235,930.14 × 98,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,968.50x = 23,211,420,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211,420,591.56/170,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,764.31

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