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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,116.72, 234,745.80 and 98,501.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,116.72, 234,745.80 and 98,501.59 is: 135,923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,116.72 : 234,745.80 = 98,501.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,116.72/234,745.80 = 98,501.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,116.72x = 234,745.80 × 98,501.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,116.72x = 23,122,834,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,834,545.82/170,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,923.35

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