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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,044.35, 254,786.25 and 98,766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,044.35, 254,786.25 and 98,766.89 is: 147,987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,044.35 : 254,786.25 = 98,766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,044.35/254,786.25 = 98,766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,044.35x = 254,786.25 × 98,766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,044.35x = 25,164,445,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164,445,527.26/170,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,987.54

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