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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,022.91, 234,627.83 and 98,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,022.91, 234,627.83 and 98,401.50 is: 135,791.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,022.91 : 234,627.83 = 98,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,022.91/234,627.83 = 98,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,022.91x = 234,627.83 × 98,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,022.91x = 23,087,728,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087,728,748.60/170,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,791.87

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