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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,022.66, 234,627.48 and 98,401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,022.66, 234,627.48 and 98,401.25 is: 135,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,022.66 : 234,627.48 = 98,401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,022.66/234,627.48 = 98,401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,022.66x = 234,627.48 × 98,401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,022.66x = 23,087,636,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087,636,143.21/170,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,791.52

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