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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,043.35, 254,784.75 and 98,765.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,043.35, 254,784.75 and 98,765.89 is: 147,986.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,043.35 : 254,784.75 = 98,765.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,043.35/254,784.75 = 98,765.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,043.35x = 254,784.75 × 98,765.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,043.35x = 25,164,041,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164,041,955.22/170,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,986.04

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