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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,088.39, 234,750.75 and 98,511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,088.39, 234,750.75 and 98,511.93 is: 135,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,088.39 : 234,750.75 = 98,511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,088.39/234,750.75 = 98,511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,088.39x = 234,750.75 × 98,511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,088.39x = 23,125,749,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,125,749,451.45/170,088.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,963.13

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