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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,043.30, 234,689.16 and 98,462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,043.30, 234,689.16 and 98,462.82 is: 135,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,043.30 : 234,689.16 = 98,462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,043.30/234,689.16 = 98,462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,043.30x = 234,689.16 × 98,462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,043.30x = 23,108,156,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108,156,517.03/170,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,895.72

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