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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,006.64, 234,617.04 and 98,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,006.64, 234,617.04 and 98,372.76 is: 135,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,006.64 : 234,617.04 = 98,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,006.64/234,617.04 = 98,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,006.64x = 234,617.04 × 98,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,006.64x = 23,079,925,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,079,925,767.83/170,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,758.97

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