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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,095.32, 234,701.28 and 98,471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,095.32, 234,701.28 and 98,471.88 is: 135,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,095.32 : 234,701.28 = 98,471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,095.32/234,701.28 = 98,471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,095.32x = 234,701.28 × 98,471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,095.32x = 23,111,476,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111,476,280.01/170,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,873.68

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