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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,042.59, 254,783.63 and 98,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,042.59, 254,783.63 and 98,765.14 is: 147,984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,042.59 : 254,783.63 = 98,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,042.59/254,783.63 = 98,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,042.59x = 254,783.63 × 98,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,042.59x = 25,163,740,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163,740,418.78/170,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,984.93

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