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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,004.07, 234,591.16 and 98,388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,004.07, 234,591.16 and 98,388.53 is: 135,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,004.07 : 234,591.16 = 98,388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,004.07/234,591.16 = 98,388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,004.07x = 234,591.16 × 98,388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,004.07x = 23,081,078,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081,078,891.45/170,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,767.80

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