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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,113.71, 234,741.67 and 98,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,113.71, 234,741.67 and 98,498.58 is: 135,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,113.71 : 234,741.67 = 98,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,113.71/234,741.67 = 98,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,113.71x = 234,741.67 × 98,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,113.71x = 23,121,721,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121,721,161.83/170,113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,919.21

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