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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,112.71, 234,740.30 and 98,497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,112.71, 234,740.30 and 98,497.58 is: 135,917.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,112.71 : 234,740.30 = 98,497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,112.71/234,740.30 = 98,497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,112.71x = 234,740.30 × 98,497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,112.71x = 23,121,349,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121,349,812.28/170,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,917.82

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