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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,114.71, 234,743.05 and 98,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,114.71, 234,743.05 and 98,499.58 is: 135,920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,114.71 : 234,743.05 = 98,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,114.71/234,743.05 = 98,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,114.71x = 234,743.05 × 98,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,114.71x = 23,122,091,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,091,832.92/170,114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,920.59

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