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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,014.10, 234,604.94 and 98,398.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,014.10, 234,604.94 and 98,398.53 is: 135,781.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,014.10 : 234,604.94 = 98,398.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,014.10/234,604.94 = 98,398.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,014.10x = 234,604.94 × 98,398.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,014.10x = 23,084,780,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,084,780,734.75/170,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,781.57

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