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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,498.20, 170,247.30 and 89,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,498.20, 170,247.30 and 89,997.40 is: 134,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,498.20 : 170,247.30 = 89,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,498.20/170,247.30 = 89,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,498.20x = 170,247.30 × 89,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,498.20x = 15,321,814,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,814,357.02/113,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,996.10

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