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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,003.76, 234,590.73 and 98,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,003.76, 234,590.73 and 98,388.23 is: 135,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,003.76 : 234,590.73 = 98,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,003.76/234,590.73 = 98,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,003.76x = 234,590.73 × 98,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,003.76x = 23,080,965,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,965,526.15/170,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,767.38

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