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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,058.73, 254,807.80 and 98,781.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,058.73, 254,807.80 and 98,781.29 is: 148,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,058.73 : 254,807.80 = 98,781.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,058.73/254,807.80 = 98,781.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,058.73x = 254,807.80 × 98,781.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,058.73x = 25,170,243,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,170,243,576.13/170,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,009.13

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