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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,062.62, 234,659.88 and 98,428.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,062.62, 234,659.88 and 98,428.65 is: 135,816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,062.62 : 234,659.88 = 98,428.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,062.62/234,659.88 = 98,428.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,062.62x = 234,659.88 × 98,428.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,062.62x = 23,097,255,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097,255,197.56/170,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,816.18

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