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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,988.41, 235,964.24 and 98,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,988.41, 235,964.24 and 98,389.86 is: 135,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,988.41 : 235,964.24 = 98,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,988.41/235,964.24 = 98,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,988.41x = 235,964.24 × 98,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,988.41x = 23,216,488,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216,488,046.66/170,988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,778.14

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