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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,008.36, 234,601.44 and 98,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,008.36, 234,601.44 and 98,383.28 is: 135,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,008.36 : 234,601.44 = 98,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,008.36/234,601.44 = 98,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,008.36x = 234,601.44 × 98,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,008.36x = 23,080,859,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,859,159.92/170,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,763.08

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