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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,074.85, 234,688.02 and 98,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,074.85, 234,688.02 and 98,459.70 is: 135,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,074.85 : 234,688.02 = 98,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,074.85/234,688.02 = 98,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,074.85x = 234,688.02 × 98,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,074.85x = 23,107,312,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107,312,042.79/170,074.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,865.55

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