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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,095.36, 234,760.38 and 98,518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,095.36, 234,760.38 and 98,518.96 is: 135,972.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,095.36 : 234,760.38 = 98,518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,095.36/234,760.38 = 98,518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,095.36x = 234,760.38 × 98,518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,095.36x = 23,128,348,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128,348,486.80/170,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,972.84

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