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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,002.82, 234,589.43 and 98,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,002.82, 234,589.43 and 98,387.28 is: 135,766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,002.82 : 234,589.43 = 98,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,002.82/234,589.43 = 98,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,002.82x = 234,589.43 × 98,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,002.82x = 23,080,616,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,616,180.42/170,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,766.08

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