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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,096.36, 234,761.76 and 98,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,096.36, 234,761.76 and 98,519.96 is: 135,974.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,096.36 : 234,761.76 = 98,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,096.36/234,761.76 = 98,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,096.36x = 234,761.76 × 98,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,096.36x = 23,128,719,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128,719,204.73/170,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,974.22

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